$819 Cheap flight deals from Charlotte (CLT) to Vientiane (VTE)

What You Should Know about Flights from Charlotte Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a busy hub in the southeast that offers many regional and international flights from Charlotte. More than 39 million people passed through this airport in 2011 alone. The five concourses are home to 13 airlines, from popular domestic carriers such as American Airlines and JetBlue Airways to foreign carriers like Air Canada Jazz and Lufthansa German Airlines. Located six miles west of downtown Charlotte on the Josh Birmingham Parkway, this airport offers many air ticket deals through Orbitz.com.

Airport Parking Options

Charlotte International Airport offers over 25,000 parking spaces. The long-term parking lot is the best value at $4 per day. The costliest option is valet parking at $19 per day. Several shuttles are available to get you to and from the lot if you choose the economical option.

Solving the Airport Transportation Problem

If you choose to leave your car at home, there are several options for transportation to and from the airport. Charlotte has bus, train and taxi services; the cheapest options are the bus and train. You can ride either for $1.75 per ride, and they operate 20 hours a day. Express bus fare will cost you $2.40. A taxi is the most direct route and costs about $20 per trip within six miles of the airport. With the money you save by buying your air tickets on Orbitz.com, you can afford the extra cost of a taxi.

Finding a Good Meal at the Airport

Like any other airport, Charlotte International offers a wide variety of fast food options. From Burger King to Panda Express, there are plenty of the choices available. For a good sit-down breakfast before your flight, stop at Bojangles' Famous Chicken and Biscuits. The restaurant is located inside the airport and offers home-style meals for passengers boarding flights from Charlotte. Book you flight on Orbitz.com to save enough time to savor the meal before take-off.

Vientiane Airport Information

Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights to Vientiane, the laid-back capital of Laos. Visitors to Vientiane fly into Wattay International Airport, also called Vientiane International Airport, located in Vientiane Prefecture, approximately two miles west of the city. AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Jin Air, Lao Air, Lao Airlines, Lao Central Airlines, Thai Airways International and Vietnam Airlines offer nonstop domestic and international flights to Bangkok, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Nanning and Hanoi, among other popular cities.

Wattay International Airport Transportation Options

Travelers arriving at Wattay International Airport can take a taxi to the center of the city. Taxi stands are located near the exit of both terminals. The cost of a taxi ride to the city's center is approximately $6. Travelers must buy a taxi coupon from the airport taxi counter before hailing a taxi. Public bus service is available from the main road, a short walk from the terminals. You can catch a bus from the main road to the city center for approximately $1.

Weather Information for Vientiane

Vientiane's weather is consistently hot and humid all year long, with average temperatures in the high 80s and 90s and average low temperatures in the high 60s and 70s. The city has a dry season and a monsoon season. The dry season runs from November through March. It is cooler in the dry season, making it a better time to visit.

Popular Attractions in the Vientiane Area

The Pha That Luang and Wat Si Muang Buddhist temples are two of the most popular tourist attractions in Vientiane. Other popular sites include Patuxai, Buddha Park, Haw Phra Kaew and Lao National Museum. Orbitz.com can help you find bargain tickets for admission to area attractions and cheap flights to Vientiane.