Laos is a landlocked country located in Southeast Asia. It is located at the heart of the Indochinese Peninsula. Myanmar borders Laos. The Northwest part of Laos is bordered by China, while the East part of Laos is bordered by Vietnam. Cambodia and Thailand are also bordered with Laos at the Southwest and West part of Laos. The country area is approximately 1,050 km from the Northwest to Southeast. The capital city of Laos is Vientiane. It is located on the Northern part of Laos along the Mekong River.

Best Time to Fly from Singapore to Vientiane

The best time to fly from Singapore to Vientiane is from November to March as the city is cooler compared to other months. It is also the peak season for tourist, so expect a slight increase in the prices. However, Vientiane is rarely crowded. During April, it is hotter compared to other months, but it is a good time to travel to Vientiane as you can see how the locals cool down with their New Year’s water festival. It is similar to the Songkran in Thailand.

Main Airports Available in Singapore and Vientiane

1. Changi International Airport

The main airport in Singapore is Changi Airport. It is the main airport for Singapore. It is one of the largest hubs in Southeast Asia. It is currently rated the World’s Best Airport by Skytrax. This airport is located in Changi. It is located at the Eastern end of Singapore. This airport is located approximately 20 km Northeast from Marina Bay. Changi Airport is the home base of Singapore Airlines, SilkAir, Scoot and Jetstar. The main airport in Vientiane that serves for domestic and international flights is Wattay International Airport. It is located 3 km from the city centre. The airport consists of an old and small domestic terminal and new international terminal. However, from Singapore, there is no direct flight to Laos. However, if you like to have transit in another country like Thailand and Malaysia, you can also take AirAsia, Thai Airlines or any other airlines to get to Laos.

Climate Pattern in Singapore and Vientiane

Singapore is situated near the equator and has a typically tropical climate with high and uniform temperatures. While Vientiane has a tropical climate with a dry season and a wet season, the temperatures in Vientiane range from warm to hot with some very humid when the rainy season, starts at the Southwest in May or June, rainy conditions may continue through to the end of October, and then the Northeast monsoon arrives bringing with it a drier and cooler day.

Highlights in Vientiane

There are many highlights in Vientiane that can be visited. Here are some of the places in Vientiane:

1. That Luang - or also known as The Great Stupa. It is located in Vientiane. That Luang is a national symbol of Laos as it is featured on Laos’s official seal. It is also one of the most sacred monuments in the country. From the outside, the That Luang looks like a fortress surrounded by high walls.

2. Vang Vieng - is located at the North of Vientiane. Vang Vieng is popular among the travellers especially young backpackers. You will be amazed by the scenery. It is surrounded by mountains, rivers, paddy field and many more.

3. Patuxai - is a war monument in the centre of Vientiane, Laos. It was built between 1957 and 1968.