Travelling from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Bangkok and Pakse (where Pakse International Airport is located) are both in the UTC+7 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
To avoid missing your PKZ to Bangkok flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Stopovers offer the opportunity to discover a new place or just take a break during your journey. When looking for a plane ticket from PKZ to Bangkok, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE) is one of your options.
Located around 5 kms (3 miles) from central Pakse, PKZ can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Pakse International Airport to Bangkok? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near PKZ:
Pakse International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from PKZ reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Bangkok
The best price we've seen for a one-way Pakse International Airport to Bangkok flight is £139. The cheapest price for a return flight is £310. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from PKZ to Bangkok. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Pakse International Airport to Bangkok ticket.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PKZ to Bangkok by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Pakse International Airport to Bangkok.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is around 31 kms (19 miles) from the centre of Bangkok. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 35 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Pakse International Airport to Bangkok, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BKK:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from PKZ to Bangkok.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is roughly 24 kms (15 miles) from central Bangkok. Once you've disembarked your flight from Pakse International Airport to Bangkok, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near DMK. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your PKZ to Bangkok flight:
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from DMK three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Pakse International Airport to Bangkok. February is the most popular month for a trip to Bangkok. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Book your Pakse International Airport to Bangkok plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PKZ to Bangkok in January when temperatures average between 19ºC and 34ºC.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Pakse International Airport to Bangkok, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Wat Phra Kaew, Grand Palace and Songkran Festival Silom are attractions you won't want to skip in Bangkok.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bangkok. Around 467 kms (290 miles) away to the northeast, top sights here include Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
Nakhon Ratchasima is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 225 kms (140 miles) northeast of Bangkok. No journey is complete without dropping by Night Safari Korat, Wat Chai Mongkol and Wat Na Pha That.
