Airlines in Vietnam – A comprehensive overview of the main five

Air transportation in Vietnam

Clearly, airlines in Vietnam make a substantial contribution to the growth of domestic transportation. Vietnam currently leads Southeast Asia in both tourism and air transportation, according to the World Bank. More specifically, compared to the ASEAN average of 6.1% between 2016 and 2021, Vietnam’s compound growth rate is 17.4%. Vietnam is expected to develop faster than average from 2016 to 2026, exceeding 20%. The Ministry of transit (MOT) of Vietnam estimates that in February 2023, freight transit will have reached close to 191 million tons, an increase of 27,8% over the same month in 2022.

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The following is a summary of the Vietnam’s airlines, as well as an brief assessment of their pros and cons.

Five major airlines in Vietnam

1. Airlines Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines (VNA), founded in 1956, has always been the most notable name on the list of greatest airlines in Vietnam. It is well-known for providing great customer service. This airline now serves 19 cities and provinces in Vietnam. International flights are now available to 42 destinations worldwide.

As a national carrier, it controls 40% of the domestic market. The management intends to have 166 – 186 aircraft by 2030, up from its current 95 aircraft.

Pros: High-quality services, little delays, and a diverse choice of utilities.
Cons: The prices are quite expensive.

2. VietJet Air

VietJet Air is the country’s second largest airlines in Vietnam and has only been in operation for a few years, but it has earned a high reputation in the aviation sector.

VietJet operates dozens of domestic flight routes around the country to various towns and regions. It also operates international flights to well-known destinations around the world.

Pros: Lowest prices among Vietnam’s airlines, with several specials and discounts.
Cons: Relatively frequent flight delays and cancellations.

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3. Bamboo Airways

This is the second-youngest yet most dynamic airline in Vietnam. Bamboo Airways, which launched its inaugural flight in 2018, primarily operates internal flights to major towns and important popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. It presently flies 30 planes, including the Airbus A321neo and the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

Pros: Brand-new and modern jets, punctuality, and affordability.
Cons: Restricted flight routes and options

4. Vietravel Airlines

Vietravel Airlines, the newest member of 5 airline in Vietnam, is a subsidiary of Vietravel Group, the country’s largest tour operator. In January 2021, Vietravel Airlines launched its first commercial flight. It now has only three Airbus A321S planes. Vietravel Airlines primarily operates charter flights to transport customers to popular places in Vietnam.

Pros: Competent services, reasonable prices and new planes.
Cons: Limited routes

5. Pacific Airlines

Pacific Airlines (formerly known as Jetstar Pacific) is subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines and the low-cost airlines in Vietnam. Pacific Airlines flies both domestically and internationally. The airline currently operates 18 modern Airbus A320 planes that fly visitors to popular domestic and international locations.
Pacific carriers, unlike other airlines in Vietnam, only offers economy class tickets.

Pross: Low-cost air ticket
Cons: Fewer flights than other Vietnam’s airlines, somewhat frequent delays

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