# VTE — Vientiane (Wattay International)

> VTE (Wattay International) is the main international airport serving Vientiane, Laos. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/vte-vientiane

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Fixed-price taxi coupon
- **Typical fare:** ₭70,000 (~US$3.30)
- **Journey time:** 15 min
- **Pickup point:** Booth inside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Buy coupon BEFORE exiting
- **Fare reality (VTE → city center):** expected ₭70,000 coupon · concerning ₭120,000+ · likely scam ₭200,000 'private'
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport is 4 km from central Vientiane. No metered taxis, no ride-hailing. Fixed-price taxi coupons at booth inside arrivals — ₭70,000 (~US$3.30). Touts outside quote ₭150,000+.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of VTE, ranked

1. **Fixed coupon taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost ₭70,000, journey 15 min, wait 5 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Fixed; No haggle
   - Cons: Cash only
2. **Tuk-tuk (outside)** _(recommended)_ — cost ₭50,000–80,000, journey 20 min, wait Walk out, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheaper
   - Cons: Must haggle; Rain exposed

## First 30 minutes after landing at VTE

1. Immigration
2. Bags
3. Taxi coupon booth
4. Fixed ₭70k
5. 15 min to center

## Common scams at VTE

- **Curb 'private car'** (medium risk): Drivers past the taxi booth quote ₭150k–200k for the 4 km ride. _How to avoid:_ Buy the coupon at the booth before you exit.

## Payment warnings at VTE

- Cash only
- ATM inside
- No ride apps in Laos
- Coupon before exit

## Arrival checklist for VTE

- Small ₭ or USD
- Hotel address printed

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Last updated: June 2026

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