Flying from Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Beijing. Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE) taking off from here.
The timezone in Vientiane is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Beijing. Vientiane Wattay International Airport is located in Vientiane.
To ensure you get on your flight from Beijing to VTE, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Beijing to VTE departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The journey from central Beijing to PEK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Beijing Capital International Airport:
Beijing Capital International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PEK make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Thinking of flying out of Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)? Direct Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Catch your direct flight from Beijing to VTE with China United Airlines. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of PKX.
China United Airlines is the top choice for bookings on the PKX to VTE route.
Split up your flight from Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Beijing Daxing International Airport and VTE include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
You can reach PKX from central Beijing in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Beijing to VTE flight? Relax in a hotel near Beijing Daxing International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
The majority of flights that depart Beijing Daxing International Airport get to their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 89%.
About Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Reserve a hotel close to VTE if you're catching a late flight from Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport. Settle into one of these options and call it a night faster:
Hit the road running by picking up a Vientiane Wattay International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Avis or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Vientiane and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
From Vientiane Wattay International Airport, central Vientiane is around 3 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Right now, $158 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $339. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Beijing to VTE. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport ticket.
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Hunt down a great price on a flight from Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE). February is the busiest month to travel to Vientiane. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in October.
The warmest month in Vientiane is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your Beijing to VTE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vientiane
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Vientiane Wattay International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vientiane:
There are plenty of things to do in Vientiane when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Pha That Luang followed by Wat Inpeng and COPE Visitor Centre.
Explore more of Laos
You've seen Vientiane, now it's time to discover other corners of Laos. Journey around 241 kilometres east to Thakhek to check off its must-visit sights. From Sunset Viewpoint to Mekong Riverside View Point and MAG UXO Visitor Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Laos, consider Savannakhet, about 274 kilometres southeast of Vientiane. Dinosaur Museum, Wat Phochaiyaram and Chinese Temple are among the biggest draws.
