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Connecting route · Turkiye → Laos

Flights from Istanbul to Vientiane

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Vientiane. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Bangkok, about 13h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 32m
ISTVTECAN

Istanbul to Vientiane at a glance

Fastest journey12h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Vientiane

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
IST Guangzhou (CAN) VTE
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Lao Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 56m
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2
IST Bangkok (BKK) VTE
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Lao Airlines, Thai Airways
Same alliance ~12h 32m
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3
IST Xian (XIY) VTE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~13h 27m
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4
IST Phnom Penh (KTI) VTE
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Cambodia Airways
Self-transfer likely ~14h 29m
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IST Hong Kong (HKG) VTE
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Hong Kong Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 07m
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IST Beijing (PKX) VTE
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 48m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,354 km4,567 miles
Journey time
12h 32mestimate
Time difference
+4hVientiane vs Istanbul
Currency in Vientiane
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → VTE

Flights from Istanbul to Vientiane: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Vientiane?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Bangkok and Xian. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Vientiane?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,354 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Vientiane?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Bangkok (BKK), Xian (XIY) and Phnom Penh (KTI). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Vientiane?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Vientiane: Wattay International Airport (VTE).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Vientiane?
Vientiane is 4 hours ahead of Istanbul.

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