Flying from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Vientiane is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Pune and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PNQ to VTE flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
At the moment, ر.ق. 2,131 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Pune Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,005. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from PNQ to VTE, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Pune Airport to Wattay International Airport.
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Handy information about Pune Airport (PNQ)
Of the flights that depart from Pune Airport, 71.91% land on schedule at their destination.
Pune Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Pune. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PNQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Pune Airport to Wattay International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Wattay International Airport (VTE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Pune Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VTE instead:
Pick up a Wattay International Airport rental car and explore Vientiane and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Wattay International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
Wattay International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Vientiane. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
The quietest month for a flight from Pune Airport to Wattay International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Vientiane based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Pune Airport to Wattay International Airport for April if you want to visit Vientiane during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PNQ to VTE around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Laos
You've visited Vientiane, now it's time to discover other corners of Laos. Travel about 467 kilometres south-east to Pakse to check off its leading attractions. From Wat Luang to Champasak Historical Heritage Museum and Golden Buddha, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Thakhek is another standout destination in Laos and is around 241 kilometres east of Vientiane. No journey is complete without a visit to MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point.
