Flying from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Vientiane Airport to Guangzhou Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Guangzhou one hour ahead of Vientiane.
Choose from 18 weekly Vientiane Airport to Guangzhou Airport flights. The 13:10 departure with Lao Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. 9 Air Co operates the last service of the day at 22:35.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your VTE to CAN flight.
During popular months such as May, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Vientiane Airport to Guangzhou Airport. When you're ready to start your Guangzhou adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of China:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is China Southern.
With a dependable 98.33% of services landing on schedule, China Southern is the most punctual carrier for VTE to CAN flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Currently, $162 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vientiane Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $370. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from VTE to CAN.
The cheapest month for flights from Vientiane Airport to Guangzhou Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from VTE to CAN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Vientiane Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Handy information about Vientiane Airport (VTE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vientiane Airport, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Vientiane Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Vientiane. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Vientiane Airport to Guangzhou Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near VTE:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
If you're getting in on a late Vientiane Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CAN:
Grab a Guangzhou Airport rental car and explore corners of Guangzhou that are off the usual tourist route. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Guangzhou. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Vientiane Airport to Guangzhou Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Guangzhou. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Vientiane Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you'd like to explore Guangzhou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VTE to CAN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. About 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.