Vietnam Airlines Flight Experience

Vietnam Airlines is the flag carrier of Vietnam which was founded in the year 1956 and this airline flies in 17 countries and 64 destinations. This was our airline when we traveled from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang Vietnam. 

Manila to Ho Chi Minh City via Philippine Airlines - 2hrs and 45mins  

Layover 5hrs and 25mins   

Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang via Vietnam Airlines - 1hr and 20mins   

My husband booked our flight with the help of a travel agency but when I checked the Vietnam Airlines website, they also have flights from Manila to Da Nang with one layover at Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City. So this is another option if you are planning a trip to Vietnam. 

Browsing our ticket, one thing I noticed is the Handcarry Allowance which is up to 10kg because most airlines' limit is 7kg. 

Handcarry Allowance - up to 10kg 

Baggage Allowance 30kg 

Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang Vietnam 

Upon our arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport Terminal 2, we need to claim our luggage and walked to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Terminal 1 for our domestic flight. I am thankful that their domestic airport is only within walking distance unlike in Manila. 

We had more than 5 hours of layover but fortunately, when we went to Vietnam Airlines Counter, the staff allowed us to check in so we were able to explore Saigon without luggage in tow. 

Our Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang flight was delayed for 25 minutes and our boarding gate was changed too so when you travel, it is really important to pay attention because flight information can be changed. 

Airline staff provided wet wipes to all the passengers. This is a domestic flight and there are no snacks, they only provided bottled water. 

Our flight was smooth and we landed safely in Da Nang Vietnam. 

Da Nang Vietnam to Ho Chi Minh City 

We had an early flight so we left the hotel 4 hours before our flight. Our travel time from Sheraton Grand Da Nang to Da Nang International Airport is more or less 30 minutes. When we checked in, the staff informed us that there are still available seats on the first flight so she can change our flight if we want but we declined since we have other companions and we are not in a hurry. Our Ho Chi Minh City to Manila flight is still in the afternoon so same lang na maghihintay ng matagal. 

Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City via Vietnam Airlines - 1hr and 20mins  

Layover 4hrs and 10mins  

Ho Chi Minh City via Philippine Airlines - 3hrs  

Our flight was a little bit delayed but it was still fine because we have more than 4 hours layover in Saigon. 

We had the same experience with our Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang flight and the only difference is the “in-flight streaming entertainment”, I don’t know if all domestic flights have this perk but I did not see the flyer on our way to Da Nang. 

Our flight is more than an hour only so watching a movie is not an option because I won’t be able to finish it. 

Upon our arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, we need to ride a bus to reach the gate.

Read: How to Get to Da Nang Vietnam from Manila Philippines