BY TIM HEDGLEY, GROUP TRAVEL EDITOR
lag carrier returns to daily flight frequencies to Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City from 28 October 2024
National flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has returned to daily flight frequencies from London Heathrow to Vietnam this winter, with daily nonstop services to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City resuming on 28 October 2024.
The APEX five star-rated airline will operate four flights per week to Hanoi and three per week to Ho Chi Minh City, all on next-gen Boeing B787-9 Dreamliners.
Vietnam Airlines offers the UK’s only nonstop flights to Vietnam, operating from Heathrow Terminal 4.
The flights are carefully scheduled to offer convenient overnight journeys in both directions, with onward connections via Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to multiple destinations throughout Vietnam, Asia, and Australasia, including Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, China, South Korea, Japan, and Australia. Effective from 28 October, the Winter 2024/25 schedule is as follows:
| Flight Number | Depart | Arrive | Frequency |
| VN50 | Heathrow 1100hrs | Ho Chi Minh 0605 (next day) | Mon/Thurs/Sat |
| VN51 | Ho Chi Minh 0015hrs | Heathrow 0715hrs | Mon/Thurs/Sat |
| VN56 | Heathrow 1100hrs | Hanoi 0520 (next day) | Tues/Weds/Fri/Sun |
| VN55 | Hanoi 00400hrs | Heathrow 0715hrs | Tues/Weds/Fri/Sun |
Return economy fares from London Heathrow start from GBP748 per person, including taxes/surcharges.
Members of Vietnam Airlines’ Lotusmiles loyalty programme benefit from discounts of up to five percent off flight tickets, as well as tailored offers, experiences, privileges, and incentives.
New members registering here before 31 December 2024 will also receive 1,000 bonus miles.
For further information and reservations, visit www.vietnamairlines.com.
About Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines, a member of SkyTeam Alliance, is the flag carrier of Vietnam, connecting the world’s most thriving destinations domestically , regionally and globally, operating 100 routes to 21 domestic and 29 international destinations.
Vietnam Airlines boasts one of the youngest and most modern fleets in Asia, highlighted by their Boeing 787-9, 787-10 Dreamliners, Airbus A350-900 XWBs and Airbus A321neo.
Vietnam Airlines (www.vietnamairlines.com) is the only airline operating nonstop services between London Heathrow to both Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City.
Flights are operated by the latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class cabins offering impeccable levels of comfort and service throughout every journey.
The airline takes great pride enhancing connectivity between the UK, European and Vietnamese markets, boosting the commercial ties and economic recovery post pandemic.
In 2019, the UK was ranked as Vietnam Airlines’ top 10 largest source of international visitors to Vietnam.
The carrier is recognised as one of the region’s finest airlines thanks to its modern fleet and its commitment towards innovation and development — earning it international acclaim as validated by numerous prestigious awards such as 4-Star Airline Rating and World’s Top 100 Airlines by Skytrax – the international air transport rating organisation; Asia’s Leading Airline Brand, Asia’s Leading Airline – Economy Class/Premium Economy Class and World’s Leading Cultural Airline by World Travel Awards.
These achievements stand as a testament to the airline’s quality across a range of products and services.
Vietnam Airlines has spearheaded Vietnam’s aviation market – one of the fastest-growing domestic markets in the world – throughout 30 years of development.
Fuelled by a vibrant domestic market and rapidly growing international traffic, Vietnam Airlines is well on the way to establishing itself as major force in Asia.
