I flew Vietnam Airlines from Tokyo back to Bangkok on 7 October 2026, in economy, with a change of plane in Ho Chi Minh City: VN307 from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), leaving at 09:30 and arriving at 13:30, then VN607 from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok (BKK), leaving at 16:50 and arriving at 18:30. I didn't note the aircraft types or my seat numbers. My notes on seat, food, crew and punctuality cover both directions; the outbound flights have their own review.
The day. It's a full daytime trip: a morning start at Narita, about 3 hours 20 minutes between flights in Ho Chi Minh City, and home in Bangkok in the early evening.
Seat. I'm 165 cm. The seats were just right, neither too wide nor too narrow, and there was enough space between my knees and the seat in front.
Food and drink. The food was okay and I enjoyed it, though it was nothing special. Drinks and water came with the normal service.
Crew. The service was average, but perfectly fine. The crew served drinks and meals as expected.
Entertainment. There was no personal screen at my seat. I didn't try the Wi-Fi.
On time. The flights left on time, and some arrived earlier than scheduled. The landings were surprisingly smooth, which left a very good impression.
Baggage. My ticket included 23 kg of checked baggage per person.
Would I fly it again? Yes. It's a full-service airline at a relatively affordable price, so I think it's good value for money. I'd give the trip 8 out of 10.
