Vietnam - How to Get

Visitors planning a trip to Vietnam can get there by three modes: flights, land, and boat. Most international travellers will arrive by air, and may have to book connecting flights rather than direct flights to Vietnam from their respective home cities. Visitors from neighbouring countries such as Cambodia, Laos, and China can travel by either bus or train. Visitors interested in a scenic tour can book a boat trip from Cambodia. Vietnam visas are available on arrival, however you choose to enter the country with a visa.

As you plan your safari trip, ensure that you book a safari package that includes local transportation to help get around in Vietnam.

Requirements for visiting Vietnam

• Visitors need a passport with at least six months validity.
• Passport holders requiring a visa should have at least one visa page for the entry stamp.
• Visitors from 25 countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Chile, and Brunei, are on the visa exemption list. Visitors from other countries need to have a visa to enter Vietnam – always check with the Vietnam Government website to see if you need a visa.
• Apart from the Covid-19 vaccination, other recommended vaccinations are Hepatitis A & B, typhoid as well as your routine vaccinations. Malaria is present in some areas so check if it’s necessary for you to take malaria prophylaxis. Refer to CDC’s official website for more information about vaccines for your Vietnam trip.
• Refer to your country’s respective travel advisories for updated information for visiting Vietnam

Flights to Vietnam

Visitors can refer to websites like Skyscanner to purchase tickets online. Such websites can help you discover more about airlines and flights to Vietnam. As we have already mentioned, there are no direct flights to Vietnam from many international destinations and it may well be necessary to change flights at least once en route.

Flights from the United Kingdom to Vietnam

Based on the part of Vietnam you plan to visit, you can board a connecting flight to either Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) or Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)

• Flights to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) depart from London, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester.
• Flights to Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) depart from London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Belfast.

Flights from the United States to Vietnam

Visitors can board a connecting flight to three of Vietnam’s hubs, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Noi Bai International Airport, and Da Nang International Airport.

• Flights to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) depart from over 20 US cities, including Detroit, Buffalo, Seattle, Houston, Dallas, Boston, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York.
• Flights to Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) depart from over 15 US cities, including Washington DC, Miami, Philadelphia, Houston, Honolulu, Chicago, Atlanta, San Diego, Burbank, and New York.
• Flights to Da Nang International Airport (Da Nang) depart from one US City, Los Angeles.

Flights From Canada to Vietnam

Visitors from Canada can board a connecting flight to either Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) or Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi).

• Flights to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) depart from Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver.
• Flights to Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) depart from Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver.

Flights From Australia to Vietnam

Visitors from Australia can board a connecting flight to either Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) or Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi).

➢Flights to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) depart from Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

➢Flights to Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) depart from Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.
 

Flights From New Zealand to Vietnam

Visitors from New Zealand can board a connecting flight to either Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) or Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi). Flights to both Vietnam airports depart from Auckland and Christchurch.