China Southern Airlines is currently selling economy class tickets from London to Hanoi and Ho-Chi-Minh-City, starting at £415 (~€485). These tickets include a checked bag weighing 23 kilos. The travel period is limited to March, April and May 2024 and require a short layover in Beijing or Guangzhou.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates with no overnight layover at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to kayak with your selected flight dates.
The most direct itineraries would lead you through the airline’s hub in Guangzhou, by first flying a Boeing 787 Dreamliner (with a 3-3-3 seat layout). Then you would fly a Boeing 737 family aircraft for the 2-hour hop to Vietnam.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, this fare will expire on February 15, 2024. There is a minimum stay of 6 nights or a Saturday night and a maximum stay of 3 months. The travel period is quite limited, with dates only from March through April 2024.
You can use our calendar above that will show you availabilities. Once you select your dates, it will forward you to either kayak or with your selected flight dates. There you can choose between the cheapest tickets from online travel agencies, or book directly on China Southern’s website for roughly £30 (~€35) more.
You can also search more specifically on Google Flights (instructions) for example by setting filters. You can then use our Go2 browser extension to book your flights.
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
China Southern issues these tickets in booking class T. This is what this trip would earn you:
- 3,202 Award Miles on Flying Blue
- 3,202 Award Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 3,202 RDM + 640 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
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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