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Connecting route · Laos → Malaysia

Flights from Vientiane to Penang

There are no direct flights from Vientiane to Penang. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Yangon, about 4h 19m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 19m
VTEPENDMK

Vientiane to Penang at a glance

Fastest journey4h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Yangon

Best ways to fly from Vientiane to Penang

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
VTE Bangkok (DMK) PEN
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~4h 19m
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2
VTE Yangon (RGN) PEN
Leg 1: Myanmar Airways International · Leg 2: Myanmar Airways International
One airline, one ticket ~5h 05m
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VTE Kuala Lumpur (KUL) PEN
Leg 1: AirAsia · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
Self-transfer likely ~6h 01m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,417 km880 miles
Journey time
4h 19mestimate
Time difference
+1hPenang vs Vientiane
Currency in Penang
MYR
Airports
VTE → PEN

Flights from Vientiane to Penang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Vientiane to Penang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Yangon and Kuala Lumpur. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Vientiane to Penang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,417 km.
Where do you change planes between Vientiane and Penang?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (DMK), Yangon (RGN) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Thai AirAsia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Vientiane and Penang?
Vientiane: Wattay International Airport (VTE). Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN).
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Penang?
Penang is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.

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