Flying from Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Shanghai. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE) out of here.
The average duration of a direct Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport flight is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Vientiane is one hour behind Shanghai. Vientiane Wattay International Airport is located in Vientiane, which follows the UTC+7 timezone.
The most popular route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE). You can choose from 5 direct services every week. China Eastern Airlines operates a 7:20pm departure between PVG and VTE.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Shanghai to VTE. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You can take a direct flight from Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE) departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
When taking off from PVG, you can take a direct flight from Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport with China Eastern Airlines.
China Eastern is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from PVG to VTE.
China Eastern takes the lead in punctuality. An impressive 98.11% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Shanghai to VTE departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart PVG reach their destination without delay.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport, check out these options when setting off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Nanning Wuxu International Airport (NNG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Shanghai to VTE flight? Relax in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 85% of flights taking off from here land when expected.
The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Reserve a hotel close to VTE if you have a late flight from Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
From Vientiane Wattay International Airport, central Vientiane is around 3 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport is RM584. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM999. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Shanghai to VTE, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE). Plan your visit to Vientiane in December for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Vientiane is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your Shanghai to VTE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Vientiane
Start your Vientiane trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Vientiane Wattay International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Pha That Luang, COPE Visitor Centre and Patuxay Park are essential stops on your Vientiane itinerary.
Explore more of Laos
Thakhek is just one of the many places in Laos waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Vientiane. Around 241 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Sunset Viewpoint, MAG UXO Visitor Centre and View Point sala.
Around 274 kilometres southeast of Vientiane, Savannakhet is another essential stop in Laos. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Dinosaur Museum, Wat Phochaiyaram and Chinese Temple.