Meeting someone at Vientiane Airport.
Wattay International Airport (VTE · VLVT), Vientiane Prefecture, Laos. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Vientiane Airport
Make a sign for VTE Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Wattay International Airport is one of Vientiane's main airports and may have more than one terminal. Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app before you set off, and put it in your Greet.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at VTE, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within Laos are usually much quicker.
Vientiane runs on Asia/Vientiane time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of VTE: Udon Thani UTH (71 km), Loei Airport LOE (108 km), Khon Kaen KKC (170 km), Xieng Khouang XKH (174 km), Sakon Nakhon Airport SNO (187 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Vientiane?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like VTE usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at VTE?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at VTE right now?
Vientiane runs on Asia/Vientiane time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at VTE without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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