There are 2 ways to get from Vientiane to Maldives by plane or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Wattay International Airport
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane VTE - MLE
9h 35m$296–805Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus
- Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane UTH - MLE
11h 41m$262–716
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Maldives is to bus and fly which costs $260 - $750 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Maldives is to fly which takes 9h 35m and costs $290 - $850.
The distance between Vientiane and Maldives is 3518 km.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Vientiane to Maldives, including transfers.
Maldives is 2h behind Vientiane. It is currently 6:06 AM in Vientiane and 4:06 AM in Maldives.
There are 314+ hotels available in Maldives.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Maldives?
Scoot Tigerair, Singapore Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Velana International Airport (MLE) twice daily.
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Velana International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Wednesday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
- Website
- maldivian.aero
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Velana International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Velana International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Velana International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–700
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Velana International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–850
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Velana International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–900
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Velana International Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
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