Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE): what you need to know
A direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport takes an average of 2 hours 32 minutes. The timezone in Vientiane is UTC+7, making it 1 hour behind Guangzhou.
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport start at 13:10 — the earliest with Lao Airlines. The latest flight in the day is the 19:10 option with China Southern Airlines. Overall, there are 7 services every week between CAN and VTE.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Getting to Vientiane (and then seeing more of Laos!) is easy with China Southern Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the top stopovers between CAN and VTE:
Nanning Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
Haikou Meilan International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Laos, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CAN to VTE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 116 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 246 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from CAN to VTE, book your trip 9 months before the departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from CAN to VTE. There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price.
Use filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Guangzhou. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 36 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to CAN? If you're on an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Wattay International Airport (VTE)
If you're on a late flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near VTE:
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 about 21 minutes.
When to fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
The quietest month for a flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Vientiane based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport for April if you'd like to visit Vientiane during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 42ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CAN to VTE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Vientiane
Start your Vientiane trip right by finding the perfect stay. After booking your flight from CAN to VTE, check out our hotel options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Pha That Luang, COPE Visitor Centre and Lao Star TV are must-visits when exploring Vientiane.
Complete your Vientiane trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Wattay International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Vientiane.