Flying from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Savannakhet Airport to Wattay International Airport.
Vientiane's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Savannakhet.
Flights from ZVK to VTE start at 08:50 — the first with Lao Airlines. The last service of the day is at 10:15 with Lao Skyway. In total, there are 13 weekly Savannakhet Airport to Wattay International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ZVK to VTE flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Lao Skyway is your ticket to exploring Vientiane (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Laos!). Check out the direct flights from Savannakhet Airport to Wattay International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Lao Skyway on this route.
Lao Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates ZVK to VTE flights. An impressive 98.55% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
At the moment, $100 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Savannakhet Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $210. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from ZVK to VTE, book your trip six months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Savannakhet Airport to Wattay International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)
98.55% of flights leaving Savannakhet Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from ZVK.
To get to Savannakhet Airport from central Savannakhet, it takes about 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near ZVK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Savannakhet Airport to Wattay International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Wattay International Airport (VTE)
If you're getting in on a late Savannakhet Airport to Wattay International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near VTE:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Wattay International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Avis or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Vientiane and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Wattay International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
Wattay International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Vientiane. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Savannakhet Airport to Wattay International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Vientiane in February.
Book your flight from Savannakhet Airport to Wattay International Airport for April if you'd like to visit Vientiane during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 42ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ZVK to VTE in January if you like 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 more of Laos. Travel about 467 kilometres south-east to Pakse to check off its top sights. From Wat Luang to Champasak Historical Heritage Museum and Golden Buddha, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Laos, consider Thakhek, roughly 241 kilometres east of Vientiane. MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point are the start of reasons to visit.