Flying from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Pakse Airport (PKZ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Wattay International Airport to Pakse Airport.
Vientiane and Pakse are both in the UTC+7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from VTE to PKZ start from 07:30 — the first with Lao Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:05 with Lao Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 36 weekly Wattay International Airport to Pakse Airport flights.
Your VTE to PKZ flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Pakse (and then exploring more of Laos!) is easy with Lao Skyway. This popular airline has direct flights from Wattay International Airport to Pakse Airport.
Lao Skyway is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Lao Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering VTE to PKZ flights, with 74.38% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Pakse Airport (PKZ)
R 1,160 is the lowest price for a one-way Wattay International Airport to Pakse Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,340. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from VTE to PKZ, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Wattay International Airport to Pakse Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from VTE to PKZ.
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Handy information about Wattay International Airport (VTE)
When it comes to Wattay International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.92% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Wattay International Airport from central Vientiane, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near VTE? If you've booked an early flight from Wattay International Airport to Pakse Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Pakse Airport (PKZ)
If you're arriving on a late Wattay International Airport to Pakse Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PKZ:
Grab a Pakse Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Avis and Budget can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Pakse and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Pakse Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Pakse Airport (PKZ) to central Pakse
Pakse Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Pakse. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Pakse Airport (PKZ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Wattay International Airport to Pakse Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Pakse. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Wattay International Airport to Pakse Airport for March if you'd like to visit Pakse during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Search for cheap tickets from VTE to PKZ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Laos
Pakse is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Laos waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-west of Pakse, a visit to Vientiane will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Pha That Luang, COPE Visitor Centre and Phongkham Pagoda.
Thakhek is another favourite destination in Laos and is around 274 kilometres north-west of Pakse. No trip is complete without experiencing MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point.
