Direct flights to London in January 2023: should you choose Bamboo Airways or Vietnam Airlines?

Currently, the direct flight routes from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to London are operated by two domestic airlines: Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways. Additionally, some international airlines such as Emirates, Asiana Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Thai Airways also operate connecting flights on these routes.

According to the price search system on Mytour.vn, the best fares for the Hanoi – London route departing in January 2023 are 7,636,000 VND per one-way ticket for Bamboo Airways and 9,701,000 VND per one-way ticket for Vietnam Airlines. These are the lowest prices available for this route in January, as updated at this time.

The Bamboo Airways flight departs at 11:10 PM from Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) and lands at 6:55 AM at Gatwick Airport (London, UK) local time. The total flight duration is approximately 14 hours and 45 minutes. The total fare is 11,556,000 VND per one-way ticket.

For Vietnam Airlines, the flight departs at 12:55 AM from Noi Bai International Airport and lands at Heathrow Airport (London, UK) at 7:15 AM local time. The total flight duration is 13 hours and 20 minutes. The total fare is 13,625,000 VND per one-way ticket.

Upon further examination of the system for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to London, you'll notice there is almost no significant price difference compared to the Hanoi to London route. The best prices for this route offered by the two domestic airlines are 8,480,000 VND per one-way ticket with Bamboo Airways and 12,304,000 VND per one-way ticket with Vietnam Airlines.

Note: The ticket prices mentioned above were updated on January 4, 2023, and are subject to change depending on seat availability at the time of booking.

In comparison to the flight prices for the Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City – London route from the previous months (around November and December), the fares in January 2023 have not changed much, despite January including the Tet peak period. You will also notice that during the peak Tet travel period, from January 22 to 29 (from the first to the eighth day of Tet), ticket prices to London do not see a sharp increase.

The explanation for this trend could be that during the early days of the new year, travelers typically choose domestic trips to save both time and money. As for popular international destinations, Southeast Asian countries with relatively short distances, such as Singapore or Thailand, tend to attract more visitors.

However, for those who have long dreamed of exploring Europe, this might be a perfect opportunity not to be missed. Traveling to Europe at this time isn't overly crowded, and you can enjoy the winter season in the UK with its fairy-tale-like scenery.

There are still many affordable flights to London waiting for their future owners. Don't forget to call the Mytour hotline at 1900 2083 for quick and efficient assistance in booking your flight tickets.