Travelling from Beijing to Wattay International Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Beijing has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Wattay International Airport (VTE) leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Wattay International Airport is located in Vientiane. The city operates in the UTC+7 timezone and is 1 hour behind Beijing.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Beijing to VTE. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Beijing to VTE with a stopover. To see the options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers between PEK and VTE include:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
PEK is around 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Beijing to Wattay International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Beijing Capital International Airport:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
PKX is around 56 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 1 hour and 3 minutes or so to reach the airport driving from the city centre.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Beijing to VTE, chill out in one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport:
About Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Reserve a hotel close to VTE if you have a late flight from Beijing to Wattay International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
Wattay International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Vientiane. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
C$199 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Wattay International Airport. Return flights start from C$320. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get flight tickets from Beijing to VTE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Beijing to Wattay International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Beijing to VTE. There's no need to search every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Beijing to Wattay International Airport. Enter your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Wattay International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Vientiane in February when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Vientiane. April is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Beijing to VTE sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 42ºC.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 14ºC and 31ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Beijing to Wattay International Airport.
More about Vientiane
Start your Vientiane trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Wattay International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Pha That Luang and COPE Visitor Centre are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Vientiane to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Lao Star TV.
Complete your Vientiane trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Vientiane and explore at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted providers in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Beijing to Wattay International Airport.