Flying from Pakse Airport (PKZ) to Vientiane Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Pakse Airport to Vientiane Airport.
Vientiane's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Pakse.
You can choose from 18 weekly Pakse Airport to Vientiane Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Lao Airlines is the earliest flight available. Lao Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:00.
Leave plenty of time to make your PKZ to VTE flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into Vientiane (and then exploring more of Laos!) is a cinch with Lao Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Pakse Airport to Vientiane Airport.
Lao Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Lao Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PKZ to VTE flights. An exceptional 85.17% of its departures on this route land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pakse Airport (PKZ) to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Pakse Airport to Vientiane Airport flight is Rs23,847. A return ticket is currently Rs47,858. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book two months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PKZ to VTE.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pakse Airport to Vientiane Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PKZ to VTE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Pakse Airport to Vientiane Airport.
Handy information about Pakse Airport (PKZ)
Pakse Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from PKZ reach their destination on time.
To reach Pakse Airport from central Pakse, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PKZ? If you've booked an early flight from Pakse Airport to Vientiane Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Vientiane Airport (VTE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Pakse Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VTE instead:
Pick up a Vientiane Airport rental car and discover Vientiane and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Vientiane Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
May is the most popular month for flights from Pakse Airport to Vientiane Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Vientiane in March.
Before locking in your flight from Pakse Airport to Vientiane Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Vientiane, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 42ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PKZ to VTE in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Laos
Vientiane has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Laos waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres south-east of Vientiane, a visit to Pakse will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Big Buddha, Firefly Viewpoint and Golden Buddha.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Laos, head for Thakhek, roughly 241 kilometres east of Vientiane. Sunset Viewpoint, MAG UXO Visitor Centre and View Point sala are among the biggest draws.