Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Wattay International Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Phuket and Vientiane share the same timezone, UTC+7.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HKT to VTE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket International Airport to Wattay International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HKT and VTE:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Rs26,874 is currently the best price for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs57,642. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HKT to VTE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Phuket International Airport to Wattay International Airport.
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Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
When it comes to Phuket International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.93% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Phuket International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Phuket. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near HKT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Wattay International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Reserve a hotel close to VTE if you have a late Phuket International Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Wattay International Airport rental car and discover Vientiane and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Wattay International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
Wattay International Airport to the centre of Vientiane has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Wattay International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Vientiane in February.
Book your flight from Phuket International Airport to Wattay International Airport for April if you want to go to Vientiane during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 42ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HKT to VTE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Laos
You've visited Vientiane, now it's time to explore other parts of Laos. Journey about 467 kilometres south-east to Pakse to tick off its must-visit sights. From Wat Luang to Champasak Historical Heritage Museum and Golden Buddha, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 241 kilometres east of Vientiane, Thakhek is another essential stop in Laos. Experience major highlights starting with MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point.