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Flights and stays in Laos
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Flights to Laos from Australia
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Sydney to Laos takes about 13h 30m, with at least one stop.
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Kiwi.com
Australia to Laos
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Aviasales
Sydney to Vientiane
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| Search | Covers | Currency |
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| Trip.com Featured partner | Flights, hotels and packages | AUD |
| Kiwi.com Partner | No direct route, so this searches one-stop fares | AUD |
| Aviasales Partner | Sydney to Vientiane, the busiest route Australians fly | Local currency |
Getting to Laos from Australia
No airline flies direct from Australia to Laos, so every route is at least one stop. That is not a problem in itself - it usually widens the choice of fares - but it does mean the whole trip is only protected if the legs are on one ticket. Booking the long haul and the last leg separately is where people get stranded.
Check these before you pay for a fare
Your passport
Laos wants 6 months of validity beyond the day you arrive. A fare is non-refundable long before a passport renewal is.
Travel insurance only covers a cancellation that was not already public when you bought the policy, so the cover is worth buying with the fare rather than in the last week. Compare cover for Laos.
More Laos essentials
Laos visa and entry rules
Passport, visa, arrival cards and customs rules for Australian passport holders.
Laos eSIM plans
Instant data, no physical SIM required.
Laos travel insurance
Medical, cancellation and luggage cover for Australian travellers.
Laos money and cards
Cards, cash and FX fees for Australian travellers.
Laos airport transfers
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Driving in Laos
International Driving Permit rules and car hire for Australians.
Laos travel essentials
Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.
Things to do in Laos
Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead.
Laos flights FAQs
Can you fly direct to Laos from Australia?
No. No airline flies direct from Australia to Laos, so every route involves at least one stop. That usually widens the choice of fares rather than narrowing it, but book the whole trip on one ticket: on separate tickets a missed connection is your cost, not the airline's.
Do I need to book the whole trip to Laos on one ticket?
It is strongly worth it. With no direct route from Australia, every itinerary to Laos has at least one connection, and a connection you booked separately is one nobody is obliged to fix. On a single ticket the airline rebooks you; on two, you buy a new fare. This also covers the domestic leg if you are not starting in the city your long haul leaves from.
Planning Laos?
We will send you the Laos guide as it grows - what to book before you go, which eSIM and travel card are worth it there, and what things actually cost in Australian dollars.