Flights from London to Vietnam from

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Vietnam is now easier than ever, thanks to Vietnam Airlines’ up to 7 direct flights per week, including 4 flights to Hanoi and 3 flights to Ho Chi Minh City. Additionally, we provide 20 connecting flights daily, ensuring ample travel options. However, please note the flight frequency can be changed, depending on flight schedules.

This article will give you detailed information about Vietnam Airlines’ direct and connecting flights from London Heathrow to Vietnam, so you can find the best flight for your needs.

Information on Direct Flights from Heathrow London to Vietnam 

Vietnam Airlines offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City. The two direct flight routes have different flight schedules and fares, so here is some detailed information for a more comprehensive view of these specifics: 

London - Hanoi Air Route

Direct flights departing from Heathrow Airport (London) to Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) have an average flight time of approximately 12 hours. Vietnam Airlines operates one non-stop flight every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, giving travelers more suitable options for their schedules and budget.

The table below shows some estimated flight schedules for direct flights from London to Hanoi:  

Departure Date

Departure Time

Arrival Time

Average Airfare

Sunday

11:00 AM

5:45 AM (+ 1 day)

  • Economy: GBP 581 - GBP 790
  • Premium Economy: GBP 885 - GBP 1,165

Tuesday

11:00 AM

5:45 AM (+ 1 day)

  • Economy: GBP 548 - GBP 745
  • Premium Economy: GBP 1,165

Note: Fares are subject to change, so for the most up-to-date information at the time of booking, please visit Vietnam Airlines’ website.

London - Ho Chi Minh City Air Route

Direct flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City take about 12 hours and 45 minutes, which is longer than the flight time from London to Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).

The number of direct flights between London and Ho Chi Minh City is three flights weekly on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays to help passengers find the most suitable flight for their schedule. You can see some flight schedules on the London-Ho Chi Minh City route in the following table: 

Departure Date

Departure Time

Arrival Time

Average Airfare

Thursday

11:00 AM

6:50 AM (+ 1 day)

  • Economy: GBP 581 - GBP 790
  • Premium Economy: GBP 885 - GBP 1,165

Monday

11:00 AM

6:50 AM (+ 1 day)

  • Economy: GBP 534 - GBP 745
  • Premium Economy: GBP 1,165

Note: Fares can be changed at the time of booking, so please visit Vietnam Airlines’ website for the latest information. 

Information on Connecting Flights from Heathrow London to Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines also provides connecting flights (one-stop and two-stop) from London to four major destinations in Vietnam: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc. Each route will have specific fares and schedules, and below are detailed information about connecting flights on each route.

London - Hanoi Air Route

The flight time of one-stop flights on the route London-Hanoi can range from 17 hours 15 minutes to 20 hours 15 minutes. These flights have a layover at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). 

About the frequency of one-stop flights on the London-Hanoi route, Vietnam Airlines offers four flights per week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, giving travelers flexibility in choosing a flight that suits their schedule and budget.

Here are some estimated flight schedules for connecting flights on the route London-Hanoi:

Departure Date

Departure Time

Arrival Time

Layover Time

Average Airfare

Monday

11:00 AM

11:20 AM (+ 1 day)

2 hrs 25 mins

  • Economy: GBP 538 - GBP 794
  • Premium Economy: GBP 889 - GBP 1,169

Thursday

11:00 AM

12:10 PM (+ 1 day)

3 hrs 35 mins

  • Economy: GBP 631.81 - GBP 794
  • Premium Economy: GBP 889 - GBP 1,169

Saturday

11:00 AM

1:15 PM (+ 1 day)

4 hrs 10 mins

  • Economy: GBP 897
  • Premium Economy: GBP 1,179

Note: Fares are subject to change, so please check Vietnam Airlines’ website for the latest information when booking.

London - Ho Chi Minh City Air Route

For the route London-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Airlines provides four one-stop flights every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (approximately 16 connecting flights in total).

The average flight time of these flights is 18 hours with a layover at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). The table below shows some flight schedules of connecting flights on this route:

Departure Date

Departure Time

Arrival Time

Layover Time

Average Airfare

Tuesday

11:00 AM

11:15 AM (+ 1 day)

3 hrs 15 mins

  • Economy: GBP 1,179
  • Premium Economy: GBP 2,217

Wednesday

11:00 AM

11:55 AM (+ 1 day)

3 hrs 40 mins

  • Economy: GBP 1,069

Friday

11:00 AM

10:15 AM (+ 1 day)

2 hrs 15 mins

  • Economy: GBP 977
  • Premium Economy: GBP 1,179

Sunday

11:00 AM

12:15 PM (+ 1 day)

4 hrs 15 mins

  • Economy: GBP 585.81 - GBP 794
  • Premium Economy: GBP 889 - GBP 1,169

Note: Fares can be adjusted at the recent time, so for the most accurate information, please visit Vietnam Airlines’ website. 

London - Da Nang Air Route

From London to Da Nang, Vietnam Airlines offers four one-stop flights daily with an average flight time of approximately 18 hours and 15 minutes with a layover at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) or Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).

For two-stop flights, we provide up to 20 flights per day. Flight time can range from 23 hours 45 minutes to 34 hours 15 minutes, depending on layovers. You can see some estimated flight schedules of connecting flights on the route London-Da Nang in the table below:

Departure Date

Departure Time

Arrival Time

Layover Time

Average Airfare

Monday

11:00 AM

10:30 AM (+ 1 day)

  • Ho Chi Minh City: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Economy: GBP 432 - GBP 851
  • Premium Economy: GBP 899 - 1,179

Tuesday

6:20 AM

12:10 PM (+ 1 day)

  • Paris: 4 hrs 55 mins
  • Ho Chi Minh City: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Economy: GBP 858 - 912
  • Premium Economy: GBP 1,356

Wednesday

11:00 AM

3:10 PM (+ 1 day)

  • Hanoi: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Economy: GBP 970
  • Premium Economy: GBP 1,172

Thursday

8:20 PM

12:10 PM (+ 2 days)

  • Paris: 14 hrs 55 mins
  • Ho Chi Minh City: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Economy: GBP 1,057
  • Premium Economy: GBP 1,367

Friday

7:50 AM

1:40 PM (+ 1 day)

  • Frankfurt: 3 hrs 25 mins
  • Ho Chi Minh City: 5 hrs 20 mins
  • Economy: GBP 928
  • Premium Economy: GBP 1,372

Saturday

11:00 AM

12:10 PM (+ 1 day)

  • Ho Chi Minh City: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Economy: GBP 804 - GBP 851
  • Premium Economy: GBP 899 - GBP 1,179

Sunday

6:30 PM

12:10 PM (+ 2 days)

  • Frankfurt: 16 hrs 50 mins
  • Ho Chi Minh City: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Economy: GBP 984
  • Premium Economy: GBP 1,148 - GBP 1,428

Note: Please check Vietnam Airlines’ website for the latest updates at the time of booking because fares can be changed.

London - Phu Quoc Air Route

For one-stop flights from London to Phu Quoc, Vietnam Airlines operates up to four flights every day, with an average flight time of about 19 hours. These flights will have a layover at Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. 

On the other hand, there are up to 16 two-stop flights per day on the route London - Phu Quoc. The flight time of two-stop flights on the routes can take between 19 hours to 33 hours, depending on layovers. Below are some estimated flight schedules for connecting flights from London to Phu Quoc:

Departure Date

Departure Time

Arrival Time

Layover Time

Average Airfare

Monday

11:00 AM

1:35 PM (+ 1 day)

  • Ho Chi Minh City: 5 hrs 55 mins
  • Economy: GBP 682 - GBP 837
  • Premium Economy: GBP 932 - GBP 1,212

Tuesday

9:00 AM

12:10 PM (+ 1 day)

  • Paris: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Ho Chi Minh City: 2 hrs
  • Economy: GBP 1,035
  • Premium Economy: GBP 1,356

Wednesday

11:00 AM

12:25 PM (+ 1 day)

  • Hanoi: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Economy: GBP 1,020

Thursday

7:40 AM

12:25 PM (+ 1 day)

  • Frankfurt: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Hanoi: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Economy: GBP 1,064
  • Premium Economy: GBP 1,383

Friday

11:00 AM

10:30 AM (+ 1 day)

  • Hanoi: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Economy: GBP 1,013
  • Premium Economy: GBP 1,215.

Saturday

11:00 AM

11:10 AM (+ 1 day)

  • Ho Chi Minh City: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Economy: GBP 892

Sunday

7:45 PM

12:25 AM (+ 2 days)

  • Paris: 15 hrs 5 mins
  • Hanoi: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Economy: GBP 748 - GBP 958
  • Premium Economy: GBP 1,122 - GBP 1,402

Note: Fares are changeable, so please visit Vietnam Airlines’ website for the latest information before booking.

Why Fly with Vietnam Airlines 

When flying with Vietnam Airlines, you can have a world-class experience with your air trips, as we provide a variety of benefits and services before, during, and after your flights. Some of them are: 

Various promotions with competitive price

At Vietnam Airlines, we offer a variety of affordable prices and promotions throughout the year. We update our offers regularly to ensure that every traveler can find the perfect promotion or discount for their flight. To learn more, please visit here.

Large cabin aircrafts

Vietnam Airlines uses Airbus A320, Airbus A350, and Boeing B787 aircraft which have spacious cabins, with seat widths and pitches that are among the widest in the industry, to operate flights from London Heathrow to Vietnam. 

The Airbus A320, Airbus A350, and Boeing B787 have large capacities of 180 to 323 seats, so passengers can enjoy the spacious seating from the moment they board the aircraft. Here are the seat width and seat pitch specifications for each aircraft:

  • Airbus A320/Boeing B787: Seat width of 18 to 21 inches and 32 to 42-inch seat pitch;
  • Airbus A350: Seat width of 17 inches and 29-inch seat pitch.

With these large spaces, passengers on these aircraft can easily stretch or recline their seats, making the long-haul flight from the U.K. to Vietnam more comfortable. 

For passengers who want more privacy on their flight, Vietnam Airlines offers Sky Sofa, a service that provides economy class passengers with two empty seats next to them at a fee starting from $400/seat row/passenger. This creates a more private and comfortable space for long flights.  Please refer to our Sky Sofa service Here.

In-flight services

Vietnam Airlines offers a variety of in-flight entertainment options, including movies, TV shows, and music. You can also use the in-flight Wi-Fi to access the internet which helps you pass the time during a long-haul flight. Besides, we provide each passenger with free tasty meals and drinks onboard, providing them with more energy. 

Free baggage allowance

In addition, Vietnam Airlines offers a very generous free baggage allowance, making your flight worry-free and ensuring that you can bring everything you need. Our free baggage allowance for you will depend on your travel class and route, as follows: 

  • Free checked baggage: 23kg/50lb for Economy/Premium Economy class and 32kg/70lb for Business class;
  • Hand baggage: 
    • Economy class: The total weight of hand baggage must not exceed 12kg. Including 01 pieces (no more than 10kg each) and 1 accessory;
    • Business/Premium Economy Class: The total weight of hand baggage must not exceed 18kg. Including 02 pieces (no more than 10kg each) and 1 accessory.

Special support

Vietnam Airlines' special services for passengers with special needs help to ensure that all passengers have safe and comfortable travel experience. Passengers can request special services at the time of booking or up to 36 hours before their flight. 

For passengers with special needs, such as the elderly, disabled people, patients, and pregnant women, Vietnam Airlines provides customized support, including priority boarding, wheelchairs, and dedicated flight attendants. 

Frequent flyers promotions

Vietnam Airlines' frequent flyers, Lotusmiles members, receive numerous benefits within their flying experience. For example, they can get a 5% discount on fares on domestic and international flights operated by Vietnam Airlines when booking tickets online. Lotusmiles members can also double the bonus miles they earn. 

Depending on the membership tier, Lotusmiles members will have superior perks such as lounge access, priority services, preferred seating, and extra baggage allowance. For more information, please visit Here.

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