Flying from Toronto to Wattay International Airport (VTE): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Wattay International Airport (VTE). Explore your options for departing Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
The timezone in Vientiane is UTC+7, which is 11 hours ahead of Toronto. Wattay International Airport is located in Vientiane.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Toronto to VTE.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Wattay International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
63.97% of flights leaving from Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to VTE flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62.09%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey time to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Wattay International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of YKF is 63.64%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Wattay International Airport (VTE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Wattay International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near VTE instead:
Pick up a Wattay International Airport rental car and explore Vientiane and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Toronto to Wattay International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Currently, 488 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Wattay International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 933 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to VTE, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Vientiane. August is when most people book flights from Toronto to Wattay International Airport (VTE), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a Toronto to VTE plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vientiane to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Wattay International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Vientiane
After booking your flight from Toronto to Wattay International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vientiane:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Pha That Luang, Wat Inpeng and COPE Visitor Centre are must-do's during your Vientiane adventure.
Explore more of Laos
Vientiane has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Laos waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres east of Vientiane, a trip to Thakhek will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Sunset Viewpoint, Mekong Riverside View Point and MAG UXO Visitor Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Laos, consider Savannakhet, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Vientiane. Dinosaur Museum, Wat Phochaiyaram and Chinese Temple are among the biggest draws.