Travelling from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG): what you need to know
1 hour 31 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. Kunming is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane and operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Choose from 38 weekly flights from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. The 07:25 departure with Lao Airlines is the earliest flight available from VTE to KMG. China Eastern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:20.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
China Eastern Airlines is your gateway to exploring Kunming (and maybe even some other exciting parts of China!). Browse the direct flights from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport offered by this popular airline.
To see whether you need a visa to enter China, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the latest information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from VTE to KMG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is ر.ق. 431. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 804. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap flight tickets from VTE to KMG, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Central Vientiane to Wattay International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 21 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
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Arriving at Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near KMG:
Getting from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to central Kunming
Kunming Changshui International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Kunming. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kunming. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport for May if you want to go to Kunming during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13 ºC and 28 ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1 ºC and 16 ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from VTE to KMG around that time if you like cooler conditions.
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Complete your Kunming trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Kunming Changshui International Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Kunming getaway.
