Flying from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport (VTE): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport (VTE). Explore your options for jetting out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Vientiane is 14 hours ahead of Vancouver. Wattay International Airport is located in Vientiane, which follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Your flight from Vancouver to VTE won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, 71.77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to VTE flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Wattay International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of YXX is 67.97%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near VTE and hit the pillow fast:
Grab a Wattay International Airport rental car and explore Vientiane and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Wattay International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
R 7,129 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport. A return flight starts from R 12,269. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to VTE. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Vancouver to Wattay International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Vientiane. August is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport (VTE), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Vientiane is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to VTE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vientiane
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vientiane:
Pha That Luang and Wat Inpeng are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Vientiane to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at COPE Visitor Centre.
Explore more of Laos
Vientiane will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Laos you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres east of Vientiane, a trip to Thakhek will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Sunset Viewpoint, Mekong Riverside View Point and MAG UXO Visitor Centre.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Vientiane, Savannakhet is another essential stop in Laos. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Dinosaur Museum, Wat Phochaiyaram and Chinese Temple.
