When planning your holiday in Vietnam, either by yourself or with the support of a travel agent, the question of the domestic flights and which airline to use is frequent. It is not always easy to decide. Various prices, different routes, different flying times, different levels of services and a fluctuating commitment to flying on time; it is time to be clearer about all of this. Keep reading to discover a little guide to choose your airline in Vietnam.

Vietnam Airlines, the trustful partner

Vietnam Airlines is the national airline. They cover the largest number of routes, benefit from the priority at all airports, and could even be one of the best regional choices when traveling around Indochina, for examples to Vientiane in Laos or Siem Reap in Cambodia.  Vietnam Airlines is often more expensive for the last-minute traveler. But they have eco tickets and loads of promotions around the year that definitely make them the best pick for early-bird bookings.

The exclusive route: Hanoi to Hue. For this, Vietnam Airlines would be your only choice. As for Hanoi – Phu Quoc island.  

Vietjet Air, the local challenger

The latest arrived on the airlines scene in Vietnam, Vietjet Air quickly got the favors of domestic travelers. Thanks to some well orientated promotion (…) and flow of discounted rates. They focus domestic routes in Vietnam, operate as a low-cost airline [carrying luggage is charged extra] and may sometimes re-schedule you on an earlier or later flight at last minute. But generally speaking, the service is satisfying, western pilots are doing a great job and planes are often on time.

The exclusive route: Danang to Can Tho, extremely useful to avoid time wasting in Ho Chi Minh City and go straight from the little port town of Hoi An to the heart of the Mekong Delta.

Jetstar, the regional low-cost

More precisely, the Jetstar Pacific Airlines branch that is based in Vietnam. Very low-cost, cheap prices, but a strong tendency of being late, cancelling flights and the reputation of having a pretty bad customer service. We do not say that you should not take a Jetstar flight, but they would definitely be the last on our list.

The exclusive route: We found none. But to compensate, we give you an idea of the promotional campaign Vietjet was doing.

And if you want to know more about prices, routes and other related information about domestic flights and airlines in Vietnam, please feel free to contact us through info@handspan.com.