Traveling now is much easier thanks to the development of the aviation, this article will give you an overview about airlines in Vietnam. As we know, Vietnam has become the world’s third-fastest growing market for international passengers in 2015, and the second-fastest for domestic passengers as IATA said; moreover, new routes are constantly being expanded, making it more convenient for passengers to travel around. Due to its large size, wide range of geographic features, a north-to-south distance of 1,650 kilometers, all domestic flights are quite short. The longest flight which connects Hanoi and Phu Quoc Island takes just about 2 hours and 5 minutes.
The 02 main and biggest airports are Noi Bai (in Hanoi) and Tan Son Nhat (in Ho Chi Minh City) also serving 02 biggest cities in the country. From these airports travelers can easily go to other cities of Vietnam and surrounding countries within a few hours.
There are 03 major airlines in Vietnam: Vietnam Airlines is the flag carrier and member of Sky Team; VietJet Air was the first privately owned, an International low-cost airline; and JetStar Pacific, another low-cost airline, has served as part of JetStar Airway network which is an Australian low-cost airline.
- Vietnam Airlines
– Flight routes
Domestic: Connect major cities.
International: There are routes to connect major cities of Laos and Cambodia (Seam Reap, Phnom Penh, Vientiane and Luang Pbrabang), are suitable for visitors intending to travel in Indochina.
– Basic fare rules
Baggage: Always include 7KG carbine/hand and 20KG checked luggage
Flight change:
+ Passenger: NOT permit for all types of ticket
+ Schedule change: Depend on types of ticket, extra fee might be charge
- VietJet Air
– Flight routes
Domestic: Connect major cities.
International: Operated low-cost flights between Hanoi – Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City – Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City – Singapore.
– Basic fare rules:
Baggage: Always include 7KG carbine/hand luggage
Flight change:
+ Passenger: NOT permit for Promo tickets; other else permitted with fee
+ Schedule change: Permitted with fees plus the difference in ticket price (if any)
- JetStar Pacific
– Flight routes
Domestic: Connect major cities.
International: Operated low-cost flights between Hanoi – Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City – Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City – Singapore.
– Basic fare rules:
Baggage: Always include 7KG carbine/hand luggage
Flight change:
+ Passenger: NOT permit for Promo tickets; other else permitted with fee