Vietnam is extending visa-free validity for some nationalities. Effective 15 August 2023, UK passport holders are among those able to enter Vietnam without a visa for up to 45 days. This is a threefold increase on the previous limit of 15 days. Brits planning to stay longer can also apply for an e-visa through the online portal and stay for up to 90 days, which is up from the previous maximum of 30 days. Additionally, the extended e-visa will now be valid for multiple entries. A Vietnam Airlines spokesperson said: "These changes will significantly enhance the flexibility of travel for visitors to Vietnam and other countries in the region.” Multi-destination British travellers will be able to enter Vietnam, travel on to other nations, and return.” Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines currently operates five nonstop Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights per week from London Heathrow T4 to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. It increases to daily service from 29 October 2023. Vietnam Airlines also offers seamless connections domestically within Vietnam, to Indochina, and to over 30 destinations in Asia and Australia. Return fares from Heathrow to Ho Chi Minh City currently start from £751 per person, inclusive of taxes.  

Vietnam Airlines plans boosting summer frequencies to London, effective 2 July. Services will increase from three to five London flights per week. From winter, Vietnam Airlines will then be ramp up the London – Vietnam schedule to daily, from 29 October. The airline flies to London Heathrow from international hubs Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.   2023 LHR Summer Schedule Hanoi (HAN) VN56   LHR – HAN   Tue, Thu, Sun VN55   HAN – LHR   Tue, Thu, Sun Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) VN50  LHR – SGN    Fri, Sat VN51  SGN – LHR    Fri, Sat   LHR 2023/24 Winter Schedule (from 29 Oct 2023) Hanoi (HAN) VN56   LHR – HAN   Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun VN55   HAN – LHR   Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) VN50  LHR – SGN    Mon, Thu, Sat VN51  SGN – LHR    Mon, Thu, Sat   Your gateway to Vietnam and beyond Operating non-stop from London Heathrow to both Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, Vietnam Airlines unlocks all of Vietnam and beyond. It provides onward connections via Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to over 20 domestic destinations including DaNang, Phu Quoc, Cam Ranh, Hui, and Haiphong. Additionally, it enables one-stop connections to over 30 international destinations. These include Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne and Sydney. All have additional stopover possibilities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The onboard ‘Vietnam Airlines  Experience’ showcases Vietnamese hospitality at its best. Passengers enjoy exclusive lounges and Sky Priority experience in Business class and tailored Vietnamese cuisine and complimentary bar service in Economy. This ensures passengers arrive from their London flight well relaxed and ready to do business. With a current fleet of over 90 aircraft, made up of Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A350 and A321 aircraft, Vietnam Airlines operates one of the youngest fleets in the SE Asia region. Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is part of the SkyTeam alliance, and has transformed itself into one of the world’s finest airlines. It has consistently been certified as a 4-Star Airline by SkyTrax and as a top-20 airline in the world   Business Class

• Fully Flat bed
• 15 Inch personal TV display
• 1:2:1 configuration
• Full AVOD system
• Sky priority access
• Exclusive business class check in area
• Access to business class lounge
• 2x 32 kg baggage allowance

Premium Economy Class

• Spacious 2:3:2 configuration
• Dynamic mood lighting
• 42 inch seat pitch
• Personal 9 inch TV with AVOD
• In seat personal USB  & universal power points, charger points
• 2 x 23 kg baggage allowance
• Exclusive Premium Economy check in area
• Exclusive Premium dining options

Economy Class

• Spacious 3:3:3 configuration
• Dynamic mood lighting
• 32 inch seat pitch
• Personal 9 inch TV with AVOD
• In seat personal USB charger points
• 1 x 23 kg baggage allowance
• Complimentary bar service

  Frequent Flyer – Lotusmiles program     Established in 1999, Vietnam Airlines’ Frequent Flyer Program Lotusmiles is the first and the best frequent flyer program in Vietnam. Lotusmiles members enjoy a variety of awards on Vietnam Airlines and the wider SkyTeam alliance, including award tickets, upgrade awards and excess baggage allowance awards. We are also continually offer new benefits and services such as purchasing qualifying miles and Lotusmiles miles packages. Lotusmiles offers five tiers: Platinum, Gold, Titanium, Silver and Register.   SkyTeam    Vietnam Airlines officially joined SkyTeam in 2010, which is the second largest global airline alliance. SkyTeam offers seamless access to an extensive global network with more destinations, more frequencies and more connectivity. SkyTeam partners include Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, China Airlines, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, ITA, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Middle Eastern Airlines, Saudia, Tarom, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Xiamen Air.

  National flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines has been voted as one of 20 best airlines in the world for 2023, according to aviation safety and product rating website Airline Ratings.   Judged by five editors with over 180 years’ industry experience, the annual AirlineRatings.com Airline Excellence Awards combine major safety and government audits, with 12 key criteria that include: fleet age, passenger reviews, profitability, investment rating, product offerings, and staff relations.   Vietnam Airlines boasts one of most modern fleets in Asia, including Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners, Airbus A350-900 XWBs and Airbus A321neos, with an average fleet age of seven years. The airline has been consistently expanding its network both domestically and internationally to meet increasing passenger demand. This will further help to facilitate trade, economic and cultural exchanges between countries.   In its quest for excellence, Vietnam Airlines continues to take great strides in further enhancing seamless customer experiences both on the ground and inflight. It is the first airline in Vietnam to introduce online check-in services across its entire domestic network, along with existing services including in-town check-in and kiosk check-in. Additionally, the airline’s Meet and Greet service offers exceptional benefits to passengers who need special assistance at the airport.   Passengers can enjoy innovative luxurious upgrades such as a wider selection of inflight meals, including authentic Vietnamese delicacies, as well as expanded inflight entertainment, with wireless streaming on ​Vietnam Airlines’ Airbus A321neos and new entertainment programmes on its Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft. Other product enhancements includes new blankets and linens in Business Class, making long haul journeys more relaxing for passengers.   The airline has just completed the Skyteam ‘Sustainable Flight Challenge’ - created to encourage global airlines to find innovative ways to make air travel greener - on flight VN37 from Hanoi to Frankfurt. On this special flight, Vietnam Airlines gave passengers bags made from recycled life vests, served sustainably sourced meals, and encouraged passengers to use their own personal items instead of single-use disposables provided onboard. Vietnam Airlines is determined to reinforce its commitment to sustainability goals, including net zero emissions by 2050.   In 2022, Vietnam Airlines achieved many accolades as the airline continued to deliver an outstanding flying experience for all its customers, including being named World's Leading Cultural Airline, Asia's Best Economy Class, and Asia's Leading Airline Brand in the World Travel Awards 2022; and National Brand of 2022 by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade.   Vietnam Airlines has spearheaded Vietnam’s aviation market – one of the fastest-growing domestic markets in the world – throughout 30 years of development at a double-digit annual growth rate. Positioning itself as a modern airline with an internationally recognizable brand, Vietnam Airlines aims to be designated as a five-star airline in the future.