Cheap Flights from Europe to Vietnam

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Vietnam is a fascinating mix of new and old with its foreign influences sitting right next to ancient traditions. Any visitor to this SE Asian country gets to enjoy the friendly hospitality of the locals, the beautiful towns and villages, and the country's varied geography.

The landscape is decorated with traditional temples, tombs, pagodas and palaces. Plus, there are many regions that still highlight the architecture style of the former colonial rule era.

If you are planning to organise the cheap flights to Vietnam, the best cause of action is to use one of the many price comparison tools and book early. You want to book your flight to fall outside the busiest times for travel. Additionally, there may be an option to get a good deal on the last-minute flights.

When is the best time to book a flight to Vietnam?
Your ability to source a cheap airfare to Vietnam will relate to the time of year and season. Airfares can be at their highest for the summer period – July to August – while major events like the Vietnamese New Year; Tet can also be busy and lead to high rates.

Fares will start to drop outside the summer period with prices more attractive for the period January to June and September to December. Travel in Vietnam is possible year-round, so for travellers with flexibility in their schedule, there are more options to get the best prices.

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How to find the most attractive flight deals?
Airfare is certain to be a major financial expense, especially for the family holidays. The cheapest fight to Vietnam for European residents is likely to come from searching one of the many comparison sites. They give the option to compare prices between multiple carriers and see differences in flight variations and ticket prices. Additionally, you can spend time visiting the off-line travel agencies to help find the price deals.

Beyond the direct flights, an indirect flight to Vietnam that stops at one of the neighbouring countries can be a very effective way to source the cheapest flights to Vietnam.

Before booking your flight to Vietnam it will worth taking a look at the price comparison sites, such as Skyscanner, Momondo, Cheapflights, and Kayak. Most of these sites make it easy to find low-cost flights to Vietnam or other nearby countries.

What are the major airports in Vietnam?
The majority of the flights to Vietnam will land at one of the big international airports in the country.

Noi Bai International Airport is the biggest airport in the north of the country and approx 35 km from the capital, Hanoi. On arrival in Hanoi it is possible to transfer to your hotel or fly on to a different destination via a domestic airplane service.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is in the south of Vietnam and a perfect place to arrive in the country for those looking to visit the business centre in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Da Nang International Airport is centrally located in Vietnam and approx 3 km outside the city centre.

How long is the flight from Europe to Vietnam?
There are many direct flights from a European city like London, Frankfurt and Paris that travel to Vietnam's capital Hanoi. However, there are options to get a better service and cheap flight tickets to Vietnam by using one of the services that includes a stop over in Singapore or Hong Kong.

Let's take a look at a few of the flight times for travellers looking to book a flight from Europe to Vietnam:

Paris to Hanoi equals a flight time of 11 hours 20 minutes
London to Ho Chi Minh City equals a flight time of 12 hours 05 minutes
Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh City equals a flight time of 11 hours 25 minutes
Moscow to Hanoi equals a flight time of 8 hours 45 minutes
Madrid to Ho Chi Minh City equals a flight time of 17 hours 30 minutes

Which airline carriers fly to Vietnam?
Vietnam has plenty of airline carriers flying to Vietnam, which gives the opportunity to find cheap flight tickets. A few of the airlines that sell direct include Jet airways, Emirates, Air France, KLM, Qatar airways, Aeroflot, Vietnam airlines and Etihad Airways.

The preferred airline carrier will relate to the destination airport in Vietnam and the type of service provided.

After arriving at your Vietnam airport
Once you arrive in the capital, Hanoi there are plenty of options to reach your hotel via Uber, taxi, minibus or public bus service. Travel by taxi is the most convenient, but will be more expensive than travelling by bus. Also, similar travel options are available for those visitors that arrive in Ho Chi Minh City.

Additionally, the trip from Da Nang airport to the city is easily completed by taxi. However, it is best to agree on a price for the fare before getting in the taxi to avoid issues with getting overcharged.

Tips for travelling in Vietnam
The majority of travellers to Vietnam will need to organise an entry-visa prior to visiting the country. However, there are a few European countries that get a short-term exemption from the visa requirements.

Citizens from countries like Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany and France can enjoy a holiday in Vietnam for a period of up to 15 days (including entry/exit dates) without need to apply for a visa to Vietnam. However, any stay that is longer than 15 days will be subject to holding a valid visa much like any other traveller.

The options to apply for a Vietnam visa include applying in person at a local Vietnamese embassy or applying online for an e-visa or visa on arrival. Many travellers to Vietnam choose the visa on arrival because the application process is quick and easy and is very affordable. Also, this type of visa is only relevant if planning to enter the country via one of the main international airports.

For those travellers that want complete flexibility in their travel itinerary, a visa in advance from an embassy is likely to be the best option.

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