Flying from Pakse Airport (PKZ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Pakse Airport to Wattay International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Pakse and Vientiane are in the same timezone, UTC+7.
Take your pick of 18 weekly Pakse Airport to Wattay International Airport flights. The 09:35 departure with Lao Airlines is the earliest you can take. Lao Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your PKZ to VTE flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Lao Skyway offers direct flights from Pakse Airport to Wattay International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Vientiane — and maybe even more of Laos if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Lao Skyway.
The most punctual carrier operating PKZ to VTE flights is Lao Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 72.66% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pakse Airport (PKZ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
At the moment, C$99 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Pakse Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$197. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PKZ to VTE.
The cheapest month for flights from Pakse Airport to Wattay International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Pakse Airport (PKZ)
Pakse Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart PKZ reach their destination on time.
To reach Pakse Airport from central Pakse, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near PKZ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Pakse Airport to Wattay International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Wattay International Airport (VTE)
If you have a late Pakse Airport to Wattay International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near VTE:
Grab a Wattay International Airport rental car and explore Vientiane and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Wattay International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
From Wattay International Airport, Vientiane is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Pakse Airport to Wattay International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Vientiane in February.
When reserving your flight from Pakse Airport to Wattay International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Vientiane, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PKZ to VTE sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Laos
You've done Vientiane, now it's time to discover other parts of Laos. Journey about 467 kilometres south-east to Pakse to tick off its leading attractions. From Wat Luang to Champasak Historical Heritage Museum and Golden Buddha, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 241 kilometres east of Vientiane, Thakhek is another favourite stop in Laos. No visit is complete without checking out MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point.