SkyTeam member Air France brings us today a premium economy deal from Budapest to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam starting at just €920 (~HUF 361,563). This deal includes 2x 23kg checked luggage and SkyPriority service to skip the queue in the security check. Departures are available between May and June.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Air France with your selected flight dates.
First, you will take your feeder flight to Paris on Air France Boeing 737 in economy class. For your flight to Vietnam, you will fly with Air France on a Boeing 777 with a 2-4-2 premium economy configuration.
Search & Book
This deal will expire on March 28, 2024. A minimum stay of five days or a Saturday overnight stay, and a maximum stay of three months applies. Available dates are between May and June.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Air France’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
This ticket is issued in booking class Y for the feeder flight and booking class A for the premium economy leg of the trip. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal:
- 18,582 RDM + 3,084 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 13,756 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 13,756 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 13,096 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 12,646 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 12,646 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 12,646 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 12,646 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 12,646 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 12,646 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 12,646 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 12,646 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 12,646 Award Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 12,646 Miles on ITA Volare
- 11,872 Award Miles + 120 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 7,098 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
Destination
Information & Tips for Vietnam
Vietnam is a country in South Eastern Asia. Hanoi in the north of the country is the capital, while southern Ho-Chi-Minh-City (HCMC) is the most populous city. Vietnam is famous for its vast natural jungles, beautiful beaches and the famous Ha-Long-Bay, just outside of Hanoi. The country’s name has become a trope in pop-culture, mainly because of many American movies and TV series dealing with the USA’s military intervention in the country in the late 1960s.
Best Time to Travel
Best seasons for tourists visiting Vietnam are spring (February through April) and fall (August through October). At this time, precipitation is at a yearly low and temperatures are enjoyable. Because of the large north-south distance covered by the country, best travel times can be regionally different.
Visa & Immigration
Most EU-Citizens can get a visa-free entry for stays up to fifteen days. All they need is a passport valid for more than six months. After leaving Vietnam, you have to wait 30 days to apply for another visa-free entry. If you’re planning to stay longer than fifteen days, you need to apply for a regular visa.
Currency
Vietnam’s official curreny is the Vietnamese Dong. 1€ buys roughy 26,000 Dong. International credit cards are accepted in most major cities throughout the country. Getting cash via ATMs is no problem in major cities, as well. Please inform yourself about possible comission fees before travelling to Vietnam.
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