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How to get fromVientiane to Istanbulby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Vientiane to Istanbul by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Wattay International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane VTE - IST
    13h 16m
    ₺21,594–24,056

  2. Drive 10,453.6 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Istanbulcar car 10,453.6 km
    5d 12h
    ₺89,305–128,995

  3. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane UTH - IST
    16h 42m
    ₺25,630–60,802

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration13h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₺20,804Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,409.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 16m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Istanbul, Turkey?

Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day.

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