Flying from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Organizing your flight from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport (VTE) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your trip. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main departure points in Vancouver.
Vientiane is 14 hours ahead of Vancouver. Wattay International Airport is located in Vientiane, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Vancouver to VTE. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 33 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
You can reach CXH from the centre of Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 16 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
You're off on vacation, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Vancouver to VTE:
About Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VTE if you're taking a late flight from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
From Wattay International Airport, Vientiane is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
C$771 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,316. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find flight tickets from Vancouver to VTE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Vientiane, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Vientiane is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from Vancouver to VTE in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Vientiane
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Vientiane right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Wattay International Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Pha That Luang, COPE Visitor Centre and Lao Star TV are essential stops on your Vientiane itinerary.
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