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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
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.
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IST Guangzhou (CAN) VTE
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Lao Airlines
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IST Xian (XIY) VTE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, Juneyao Air
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IST Beijing (PKX) VTE
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
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.





