Thai Airways

Thai Airways Flights to Vietnam

Thai Airways has many daily flights from Suvarnabuhmi Bangkok Airport to major Vietnam's cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Danang. 

Approximate flight time is 1.5 hours and flight ticket costs from $180 for economy and $450 for business class. 

Thai Airways Baggage Allowance

Carry On

Thai Airways applies the same policy for the hand luggage as other airlines in the world. The maximum weight of the hand luggage is 7kg and the sum of dimensions must be lower than 115 cm. When on board, passengers can carry individual items that are allowed on any international plane such as purse, women bag, laptop/notebook, mobile phones, entertainment devices, medication, umbrella and hat.

Check-in Luggage

There are two mains concept that are used by Thai Airway to measure the checked luggage. The first one is weight concept. Based on this concept, the total weight of check-in baggage of the passengers has to be lower than 20kg (For Economy Class), 30kg (For Business Class) and 40kg (for First class). If the total weight of the luggage excesses these limitations, the passengers have to register for checking this additional baggage at the airport. The second way is pieces concept. Applying this concept means that the passengers can bring 2 pieces of baggage into the plane without checking. The restricted weight of each piece is 23kg (for Economy class) and 32 kg (for Business and First class).

Infants are allowed 10 kg and 1 collapsible child troller, push chair or infant-carrying basket.

Special Baggage

• Golfing equipment: has a limit of 14 gold clubs, 12 balls and 1 pair of shoes. Golf equipment will be charged a flat fee with weight lower than or equal to 15kg. The charge is $35 for travel within Europe, Asia, South America and $70 for longer distance.
• Bicycles, diving, water skis: allowed as normal weight allowance and excess baggage fee will apply.

Thai Airways Cabin Crew - Photo: pinterest

Thai Airways Business Class

Business class offered by Thai Airways is equipped with more luxury and modern facilities, extremely spacious seat and great entertainment facility. Before the flights, passengers of the Business class are invited to use a private lounge with internet access, showers, light meals and children areas. On the plane, they also have larger seats which can be transformed to a half-bed. Moreover, these seats are equipped with AC outlet to plug in electronically devices and personal telephones to communicate with other people on the grounds. In front of the seats are touch screen LCD with entertainment complex including music, subtitles movies, information update and interaction games, and an exterior camera to witness the scenery on the ground and outside if the plane.  Passengers on Business class also have fewer restrictions with regard to luggage allowance than other classes.

Thai Airways Business Class - Photo: Thai Airways

Inflight Meals

For Asian food loving passengers, Thai Airways should be in your consideration in booking a flight. Flight attendants, in their orchid purple suite, are always smiling and asking if you need anything to drink. Although many other airlines have cut cost on short haul flights, Thai Airways has lived to their true standard and offering great Thai food choice. For desserts or snacks, you cannot miss Mango tart or tamarind juice. 

However, the food served on Thai Airways might be too spicy to some people. Some desserts, such as coconut  dessert, are too sweet but tasty. Adjust your taste and welcome to Southeast Asia!

Thai Airways Inflight Meals - Photo: Trip Advisor

Thai Airways Safety Record

In thae last 20 years, Thai Airways have had no incidence that raise safety concern for international route. Plus the economy class on Thai Airways is among the most spacious among Asian airlines, allowing for better air ventilation. Thai Airways is a wise choice for visitors considering a Thailand - Vietnam flight.

Thai Airways Economy Class - Photo: travellers.com.au

Thai Airways Contact

Thai Airways has regional representatives in most continents: Europe, Asia, North America and Oceania. Below is a list of Thai Airways contact number in Vietnam if you have questions or concerns.

Opening hour: 09:00 - 17:00 excluding Saturday, Sunday, Holiday

In Hanoi

Address: Floor 7, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District

Phone: (0243) 826 7921/22 ext. 0, 211

In HCMC 

Address: Saigon Tower Office Building, 29 Le Duan Boulevard, District 1

Phone: (0283) 822 3365