Vietnam Airlines vs Vietjet
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Vietnam Airlines is Vietnam's full-service flag carrier and a SkyTeam member; VietJet is Vietnam's largest low-cost airline. Both fly from Bangkok to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Quick verdict
Which is better: Vietnam Airlines or Vietjet?
Short answer: on Bangkok–Hanoi and Bangkok–Ho Chi Minh City both fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK), so the choice is full service against a low-cost fare. Vietnam Airlines includes a full-service ticket, sells Business and Economy (and Premium Economy on its A350s and 787s), flies long-haul to Europe, Australia and the US, and is in SkyTeam. VietJet sells Eco, Deluxe, SkyBoss and Business fares on mainly short- and medium-haul routes. Vietnam Airlines also flew Bangkok–Da Nang on 5 Nov 2026.
Choose Vietnam Airlines if…
- You want a full-service ticket, a connection to Europe, Australia or the US, or SkyTeam miles.
- You fly Bangkok–Da Nang, which VietJet didn't list from Suvarnabhumi on 5 Nov 2026.
Choose Vietjet if…
- You want a low-cost fare and add only what you need.
- You fly within Vietnam on VietJet's large domestic network.
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Key differences
From Bangkok
On 5 Nov 2026 both flew Suvarnabhumi to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; Vietnam Airlines also flew to Da Nang. Routes are the flights listed under each airline's own code on the AOT departure boards on 5 Nov 2026; some may be codeshares operated by a partner.
Vietnam Airlines vs Vietjet: Cabins and fares
Vietnam Airlines: Business, Economy, and Premium Economy on A350 and 787 aircraft. VietJet: Eco, Deluxe and SkyBoss fares, plus Business (relaunched 1 Jan 2026).
Network and alliance
Vietnam Airlines has hubs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, flies long-haul to Europe, Australia, the US and Northeast Asia, and is a SkyTeam member. VietJet flies mainly short- and medium-haul routes with 107 aircraft (September 2026) and is not in an alliance.
Frequently asked questions
Do both fly from Bangkok to Vietnam?
Yes. On 5 Nov 2026 both flew Suvarnabhumi to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and Vietnam Airlines also to Da Nang.
Is VietJet a full-service airline?
No, it is a low-cost airline, though it sells SkyBoss and Business fares with more included.
About Vietnam Airlines Read more
Overview
Vietnam Airlines is the flag carrier of Vietnam. According to Wikipedia, it traces its origins to Vietnam Civil Aviation, founded on 15 January 1956. It is headquartered at 200 Nguyen Son in Hanoi's Long Bien district and is the parent of the low-cost carrier Pacific Airlines and of Vietnam Air Services Company (VASCO). A 2026 outlook report describes the government as the controlling shareholder, with Japan's ANA Holdings as a strategic partner. The airline joined the SkyTeam alliance in June 2010 and is listed on the Ho Chi Minh City stock exchange.
Network and hubs
The main hubs are Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. Da Nang is a secondary hub, and Phnom Penh and Siem Reap are focus cities. Wikipedia lists 65 destinations and, in the body text, 117 routes across 19 countries, excluding codeshares. Long-haul services reach Europe, Australia and the United States, alongside a dense network in Northeast and Southeast Asia.
Fleet
Wikipedia gives a fleet of 97 aircraft in 2026 (retrieved October 2026). The outlook report describes a mainline fleet of Airbus A321ceo and A321neo narrowbodies, A320neo aircraft, and widebody Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft. Turboprops are operated under the VASCO brand. The same report mentions plans for up to 30 more widebodies for delivery between 2028 and 2030.
On board
- Business: lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 layout on the 787 and A350; 2-2 recliner seats with 45 in pitch on the A321.
- Premium Economy: 38–42 in pitch, only on 787-9 and A350 aircraft, with hot meals on every flight.
- Economy: 31–32 in pitch and 32 in seat width.
- Meals: refreshments on flights over 90 minutes, and hot meals on flights over two hours.
- Entertainment: seatback screens on the A350 and 787, and streaming to personal devices on the A321neo.
Wi-Fi details were not confirmed in the sources reviewed.
Good to know
- Checked baggage: on Europe and Australia itineraries, the airline's baggage page lists Economy at one 23 kg piece, Premium Economy at two 23 kg pieces and Business at two 32 kg pieces. Allowances vary by route, notably for Japan.
- Cabin baggage: the hand baggage rules allow Economy 12 kg in total, made up of one piece of up to 10 kg plus an accessory.
- Loyalty: the Lotusmiles programme is free to join. Miles can be earned on Vietnam Airlines Group, SkyTeam and partner airlines.
- Safety: Wikipedia, citing the Aviation Safety Network, records six accidents or incidents since 1951, three of them fatal.
About Vietjet Read more
Overview
Vietjet (Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company, ticker VJC on HOSE) is a Vietnamese low-cost carrier. According to a 2026 industry report, it was founded in 2007, began commercial flights in December 2011 and is led by chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao. Its headquarters are in Hanoi. It does not belong to a global alliance.
Network and hubs
The same report puts the network at 254 routes (52 domestic and 202 international), with the busiest gateway at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. The group operates in Vietnam, Thailand and, more recently, Kazakhstan. It carried 28.2 million passengers in 2025 on more than 153,000 flights.
Fleet
The report lists a group fleet of 135 aircraft in 2026, of which 101 are in Vietnam. Types include the Airbus A320, A321, A321neo, A321XLR and A330, the Boeing 737-8, and a planned batch of COMAC C909 aircraft. Fleet figures change often and come from a secondary source.
On board
- Eco: lowest fare; seats, meals and checked bags are extra.
- Deluxe: includes a checked bag, free seat selection and a meal.
- SkyBoss: the first three rows of the A321, in a 3-3 layout. Simple Flying found the seat width (18 in) and pitch (29 in) the same as economy, with food, priority services and lounge access added.
- Business: per Happy Fares, relaunched on 1 January 2026 with leather seats in a forward cabin.
No verified information on in-flight entertainment or Wi-Fi was found.
Good to know
- Baggage: allowances depend on fare and route. The Thai site FAQ lists 20 kg checked and 7 kg cabin for Deluxe, and 30 kg checked and 10 kg cabin for SkyBoss. Check the booking for your route.
- Changes: Business, SkyBoss and Deluxe changes carry no fee beyond the fare difference. Eco changes incur a fee, per the Vietjet guide.
- Seats: advance seat selection is chargeable on Eco fares, subject to availability (Vietjet).
- Lounges: Vietjet does not sell lounge access separately; it comes with SkyBoss fares.
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