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Connecting route · Laos → Turkiye

Flights from Vientiane to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Vientiane to Istanbul. 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
VTEISTCAN

Vientiane to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey12h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Vientiane to Istanbul

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

1
VTE Guangzhou (CAN) IST
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Lao Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 56m
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2
VTE Bangkok (BKK) IST
Leg 1: Lao Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~12h 32m
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3
VTE Xian (XIY) IST
Leg 1: 9 Air, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~13h 27m
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4
VTE Phnom Penh (KTI) IST
Leg 1: Cambodia Airways · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 29m
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VTE Hong Kong (HKG) IST
Leg 1: Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 07m
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VTE Beijing (PKX) IST
Leg 1: China United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern 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
-4hIstanbul vs Vientiane
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
VTE → IST, SAW

Flights from Vientiane to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Vientiane to Istanbul?
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 Vientiane to Istanbul?
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 Vientiane and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Bangkok (BKK), Xian (XIY) and Phnom Penh (KTI). 9 Air flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Vientiane and Istanbul?
Vientiane: Wattay International Airport (VTE). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 4 hours behind Vientiane.

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