Cheap flights to Vietnam

How long is the flight to Vietnam?

Flights to Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City out of Doha’s Hamad International Airport will generally take between seven and a half hours to about 20h depending on your kind of flight. If you want cheap flights to Vietnam’s Hanoi from Doha’s Hamad International Airport, it will take you around seven hours to about 20h depending on your flight plan. The reason for the disparity in travel times has a lot to do with whether your Vietnam flight deals will be nonstop or have stopovers.

Where can you get direct flights to Vietnam from?

Doha’s Hamad International Airport can get you direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport that will take around seven hours. You can also fly to Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport via a direct flight from Doha’s Hamad International Airport in around seven hours. If your flight to Ho Chi Minh City has stopovers, you can expect to stop at the Indian airports of New Delhi and Kolkata. Flights to Hanoi with stopovers will also stop in New Delhi and Kolkata but also Patna.

What is the best way to travel around Vietnam?

If you’re going to be travelling around Vietnam it's a good idea to use the trains or buses. Prices are generally fixed if you are purchasing a ticket from the station and you can be certain of your route, so there is no need to worry about your journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. You can also fly, if you book well enough in advance, since airfares here are relatively cheap in comparison to most countries. If you want to get around in the cities themselves, it’s a good idea to use the metered taxis as they often have experience with tourists. So if you want to visit the Tan Ky House that might be a good way to get there. You do also have the option of renting a car, though you will need an International Driver’s Permit along with your local licence and vehicle insurance in order to drive in Vietnam.

What are some things to do in Vietnam?

As previously mentioned, you could visit Tan Ky House, an over 200-year-old family home that has been preserved and maintained throughout the centuries. The building has both Chinese and Japanese influences and paints a picture of Vietnam’s unique cultural history in a way that connects you with the Vietnamese way of life. You could also visit Cat Ba Island, which is part of the Cat Ba Archipelago, a collection of some 360 plus islands. With its white sand beaches and photograph-worthy coastline, you will be incredibly happy to spend a day or 10 in the sand and sun. You could also visit the Cu Chi Tunnel and learn about the war in Vietnam, all while touring the historically significant tunnels used by Vietnamese soldiers when they fought America.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Vietnam?

Qatar citizens will need to make sure they have a passport that is valid for six months after their date of departure. You will also need to register for an e-visa, which will require you to submit proof of flight, funds for your trip, and proof of where you are staying. You will also need an email address in order to access your visa.