Flying from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Vientiane Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Vientiane's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Phuket.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HKT to VTE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to Vientiane Airport. These are the top stopovers between HKT and VTE:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
Right now, £94 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £202. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from HKT to VTE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Phuket Airport to Vientiane Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Phuket Airport to Vientiane Airport.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
When it comes to Phuket Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Phuket Airport is around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Phuket. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to HKT? If you're catching an early flight from Phuket Airport to Vientiane Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vientiane Airport (VTE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Phuket Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VTE instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Vientiane Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Budget and venture far and wide through Vientiane and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Vientiane Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
May is the busiest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Vientiane Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Vientiane in March.
Lock in your flight from Phuket Airport to Vientiane Airport for April if you'd like to explore Vientiane during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 42ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HKT to VTE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 13ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Laos
Pakse is just one of the many places in Laos waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vientiane. Around 467 kms (290 miles) away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Big Buddha, Firefly Viewpoint and Golden Buddha.
Around 241 kms (150 miles) east of Vientiane, Thakhek is another favourite stop in Laos. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sunset Viewpoint, MAG UXO Visitor Centre and View Point sala.