Flying from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Vientiane Airport to Savannakhet Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Every week, there are 11 Vientiane Airport to Savannakhet Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, go for the 08:00 Lao Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 15:30 with Lao Skyway.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your VTE to ZVK flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Travelling to Savannakhet (and then seeing more of Laos!) is easy with Lao Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Vientiane Airport to Savannakhet Airport.
Lao Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Lao Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating VTE to ZVK flights. A dependable 89.53% of its services on this route land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)
Right now, Rs19,272 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Vientiane Airport to Savannakhet Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs37,595. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from VTE to ZVK if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Vientiane Airport to Savannakhet Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from VTE to ZVK.
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Handy information about Vientiane Airport (VTE)
Of the departures from Vientiane Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Vientiane Airport from central Vientiane, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near VTE? If you're boarding an early flight from Vientiane Airport to Savannakhet Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ZVK if you're catching a late Vientiane Airport to Savannakhet Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to central Savannakhet
Savannakhet Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Savannakhet. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Vientiane Airport to Savannakhet Airport. May is the most popular month to visit Savannakhet. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in December.
When reserving your flight from Vientiane Airport to Savannakhet Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Savannakhet, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 41ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from VTE to ZVK in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of Laos
Savannakhet is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Laos waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Savannakhet, a visit to Vientiane will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Pha That Luang, COPE Visitor Centre and Patuxay Park.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Savannakhet, Pakse is another favourite stop in Laos. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Big Buddha, Firefly Viewpoint and Golden Buddha.