VietJet Air vs Vietnam Airlines

Side-by-side comparison of VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.

VietJet AirVietnam Airlines
Country VietnamVietnam
Founded 20071956
Type Low-cost carrierFull-service airline
Alliance -SkyTeam
Main hubs Noi Bai International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Cat Bi International AirportNoi Bai International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Aircraft types 14
Cabin bag weight -7 kg (15 lb)
Cabin bag size -56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Checked bag (Economy) -1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb)
Extra bag fee -from 600000 VND
Online check-in opens 24 h24 h
Online check-in closes -1 h
Airport check-in fee freefree
Customer service phone (+84) 19001886+84 24 38320320

Key differences

  • VietJet Air is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Vietnam Airlines bundles more into the ticket.
  • Vietnam Airlines is a SkyTeam member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.

Other comparisons

Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.