Vientiane eSIM: what to know before you land
🇱🇦 Vientiane, Laos · VTE · 2-day pick: 2 GB for $7.99
Landing in Vientiane
- VTE Wattay International
Wattay International is close to the city centre, a short taxi ride from the Mekong riverfront.
- Install the Laos eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at VTE, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Laos, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1 GB over 2 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $5.99.
Pay · $7.99Short stays in Vientiane
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $5.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $9.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $5.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $18.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $5.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $9.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $29.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $9.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $29.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $17.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $25.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Laos eSIM connects to ETL. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Also in Laos
Going on from Vientiane? Asia (18 countries), Global (202 countries) — cover Laos too.
Questions about Vientiane
Which airports serve Vientiane?
Wattay International (VTE). Wattay International is close to the city centre, a short taxi ride from the Mekong riverfront.
How much data do I need for 2 days in Vientiane?
About 1 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $7.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $5.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at VTE?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Laos.
Which networks will I use in Vientiane?
The Laos eSIM connects to ETL. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.