Travelling from London to Pakse Airport (PKZ): What you need to know
You can take your pick of multiple airports when organising a flight from London to Pakse Airport (PKZ). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Pakse Airport is located in Pakse. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is seven hours ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from London to PKZ.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Pakse Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to PKZ flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Pakse Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Pakse Airport (PKZ)
Have a late flight from London to Pakse Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near PKZ and shut your eyes sooner:
Grab the keys to a Pakse Airport rental car from popular outlets like Avis or Budget. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Pakse and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your London to Pakse Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Pakse Airport (PKZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Pakse Airport is 488 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 870 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to PKZ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Pakse Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to PKZ.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Pakse Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Pakse Airport (PKZ)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Pakse. August is when most people book flights from London to Pakse Airport (PKZ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your London to PKZ plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in Pakse, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Pakse Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
More about Pakse
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Pakse right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Pakse Airport:
Your Pakse visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you can't miss include Big Buddha, Firefly Viewpoint and Golden Buddha.
Explore more of Laos
You've done Pakse, now it's time to explore more of Laos. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Thakhek to check off its popular sights. From Sunset Viewpoint to Mekong Riverside View Point and MAG UXO Visitor Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Savannakhet is another essential stop in Laos and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Pakse. No journey is complete without dropping by Dinosaur Museum, Wat Phochaiyaram and Chinese Temple.
