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In short

VietJet Air is Vietnam's largest private airline, flying from Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City and from Hanoi to Vietnam, Thailand, India, Korea, Japan and Australia. It suits budget travellers around Asia. There is no alliance. Fares run Eco, Deluxe, SkyBoss and Business; Eco includes 7 kg in the cabin with checked bags extra, and Deluxe includes 20 kg on flights under seven hours.

VietJet Air is a Vietnamese low-cost airline with two main hubs, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with VietJet Air. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.

What to expect

VietJet Air is Vietnam's largest privately owned airline. It was licensed in 2007, flew its first service from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi on 25 December 2011, and has been listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (VJC) since 28 February 2017, when the listing raised $167 million. Its owners include Sovico Holdings and HDBank, and Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo has been president and CEO since December 2011. A planned 30% stake for AirAsia, announced in February 2010, was abandoned in October 2011. Its two biggest bases are Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City and Noi Bai in Hanoi, with further bases at Da Nang, Hai Phong and Cam Ranh.

VietJet routes to Thailand

Thailand was VietJet's first international market: Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok opened in February 2013. Today the airline links Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok and Hanoi to Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi, and flies Ho Chi Minh City to Phuket. Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai, last flown in February 2024, is scheduled to restart on 25 October 2026 with four flights a week. Return journeys are covered on our Bangkok to Hanoi, Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket to Ho Chi Minh City pages.

How is VietJet Air different from Thai VietJet?

They are two airlines. Thai VietJet Air is a subsidiary with its own VZ flight code, its own Thai air operator's certificate and a network built around Thailand, including domestic Thai flights. VietJet Air uses the VJ code and runs the Vietnamese side of the business. A Bangkok to Vietnam search can show both, so read the flight number before you compare baggage rules.

Beyond Thailand, the network reaches six Indian cities, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia and, since 2026, Colombo, announced on 8 May 2026 with four weekly flights from Ho Chi Minh City and a planned extension to Malé. Four new China routes started in spring 2025, including Hanoi to Beijing Daxing from 1 April 2025. VietJet does not fly to Dhaka; Biman, US-Bangla and Thai Airways fly Dhaka to Bangkok, where the VJ flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City depart.

Orders and new ventures

VietJet's first wide-body order, 20 Airbus A330-900s worth $7.4 billion, was finalised on 23 July 2024, and in June 2025 it signed a memorandum for 100 A321neos with 50 options. The fleet table counts 104 aircraft in service and 368 on order. A Kazakh affiliate, VietJet Qazaqstan, was announced with Qazaq Air on 8 May 2025.

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Good to know

  • AllianceNone
  • Founded2007
  • Online check-inYes

Everything you should know

Airline codes

VJ · VJC

IATA · ICAO · callsign “VIETJET”

VietJet Air flight numbers start with VJ. Thai VietJet flights use VZ, so check which one you are booking.

Key facts

Main hub

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Tan Son Nhat International

Network

Asia and Australia

Vietnam · Thailand · India · Korea · Japan · Australia

VietJet Air flies from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai, and on to India, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Australia.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Business

and SkyBoss, Deluxe, Eco

Four fare types: Eco, Deluxe, SkyBoss and Business, on Airbus A320-family and A330 aircraft.

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VietJet Air (VJ) and Thai VietJet Air (VZ) are separate airlines with different rules. Official website: vietjetair.com.

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At a glance

VietJet Air (IATA: VJ, ICAO: VJC) is a privately owned Vietnamese low-cost airline, licensed in 2007 and flying since December 2011. From Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi it serves Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Phuket and, from 25 October 2026, Chiang Mai, with Airbus A320, A321 and A330 aircraft.

Key facts about VietJet Air
HeadquartersHanoi, Vietnam
Fleet typesAirbus A320, A321, A321neo, A330-300
Official websitevietjetair.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
VietJet adds, suspends and restarts routes each season; Chiang Mai, for example, returns in October 2026 after a break. Confirm the current schedule when you search. Search flights

Thailand

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) departures4 destinations

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  • Chiang Mai (CNX), from 25 Oct 2026

Fleet and aircraft

An all-Airbus fleet of about 100 aircraft, mostly A321s.

  • Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body Domestic Vietnam and short regional hops, 180 seats
  • Airbus A321-200 Narrow-body Trunk routes such as Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, 220 seats
  • Airbus A321neo Narrow-body Thailand and most international routes, 230 to 240 seats
  • Airbus A330-300 Wide-body Australia and other long sectors, 12 business seats

Cabin classes

Four fare types, from cabin-bag-only Eco to Business.

Business Top fare

Most included

18 kg cabin baggage40 kg checked on routes under 7 hoursPriority servicesBusiness seats on A330 flights

SkyBoss Premium fare

Priority and bags

10 kg cabin baggage30 kg checked on routes under 7 hoursPriority check-in and boarding

Deluxe Mid fare

Bag included

7 kg cabin baggage20 kg checked on routes under 7 hoursMore flexible changes than Eco

Eco Base fare

Lowest price

7 kg cabin baggageChecked baggage at extra costMeals and seats for purchase

Frequent flyer programme

Details of the VietJet Air loyalty programme are being added Add your membership number when you book to earn miles.
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Baggage allowance

Your allowance depends on the fare type and the length of the route. The exact amount is printed on your booking.

Eco cabin
7 kg
Eco checked
At extra cost
Deluxe checked
20 kg (under 7 h)
Cabin bag size
56 x 36 x 23 cm

Eco and Deluxe include 7 kg of cabin baggage. On international routes under seven hours, Deluxe includes 20 kg checked, SkyBoss 30 kg and Business 40 kg; Eco has no free checked bag.

Pro tip: add hold baggage online when you book; it costs less than at the airport counter.
Travel day

Online Check-in

The four steps below take you from your VietJet Air booking to the gate, whether you depart from SGN or another airport on its network.

  • Online check-in available
  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Online check-in for VJ flights is on the official VietJet Air website or app. You need the VJ booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    International VietJet Air passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    VietJet Air closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at SGN.

    Well before departure
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    Hand in checked luggage at the VietJet Air counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.

    VietJet counter
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Cheap tickets

Ways to keep a VietJet trip between Thailand and Vietnam cheap and simple.

  1. 01

    Check the flight code

    VietJet Air and Thai VietJet both sell Bangkok to Vietnam seats. The prefix on the flight number tells you whose fare rules and contact details apply.

    VJ or VZ
  2. 02

    Price Deluxe against Eco plus a bag

    On Thailand routes Deluxe bundles 20 kg of checked baggage. If you need a bag anyway, the gap is often small.

    20 kg included
  3. 03

    Connect at Suvarnabhumi

    The VJ flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City leave from Suvarnabhumi, where most international flights into Bangkok arrive. On separate tickets, leave at least three hours.

    Suvarnabhumi
  4. 04

    Try an open-jaw route

    Fly Bangkok to Hanoi and come back from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok or Phuket, so you cross Vietnam once with no backtracking.

    Hanoi in, Saigon out

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General

They belong to the same group but are separate airlines. VietJet Air (VJ) is the Vietnamese parent; Thai VietJet Air (VZ) is its Thai subsidiary with a Thailand-focused network. See our Thai VietJet Air page for the Thai company.