Stay tuned with Mytour for the latest updates on the international to domestic connecting flight procedures of Vietnamese airlines: Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, and Bamboo Airways, for a smoother travel experience.
Updating International to Domestic Connecting Flight Procedures for Vietnamese Airlines
Currently, there are numerous flights from abroad to Vietnam that require connecting flights at major airports in Vietnam such as Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City), Da Nang Airport (Da Nang), and Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) to enable passengers to reach their final destinations at other domestic airports. Each airline has its own unique international to domestic connecting flight procedures to ensure a convenient passenger transportation process. Let's explore these connecting flight procedures with Mytour right away!
General Principles Applied to International to Domestic Connecting Flights
Applicable only to connecting flights between flights operated by airlines via Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City), Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi), and Da Nang Airport (Da Nang).
Applicable only to connecting flights with a maximum connecting time of 24 hours.
At the departure airport:
- Passengers are required to present all necessary travel documents as required by the transit airport authorities (Vietnam).
- Passengers need to check in and drop off their luggage for transfer.
At the transit airport: Passengers need to prepare all necessary documents, visas for immigration. Passengers must go through immigration procedures as per the regulations of the authorities (Vietnam) and then proceed to the domestic terminal to complete the check-in process and continue with the next flight segment.
At the final destination: Passengers collect their checked luggage at the baggage claim.

International to Domestic Connecting Flight Procedures of Each Vietnamese Airline
Vietnam Airlines
After completing the first flight segment and arriving at the international terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport, Da Nang Airport, or Noi Bai Airport, passengers need to follow the following steps for a smooth international to domestic connecting journey. As follows:
Step 1: Disembarkation area.
Step 2: Immigration procedures.
Step 3: Claim checked baggage.
Step 4: Customs inspection.
Step 5:
- Hand over checked baggage.
- Proceed to the domestic terminal.
Step 6: Security check.

* Refer to the international to domestic connecting flight diagram:
At Noi Bai Airport



To ensure a smoother international to domestic connecting flight journey on VietJet Air-operated routes, let's explore the connecting flight procedures with Mytour so that you can prepare well for your trip.
Step 1: Airport Check-in:
- Passengers check in and drop off luggage for connecting flight.
- Passengers receive boarding pass and baggage tag for the first flight segment.
Step 2: Immigration Procedures.

Step 3: Security Check:
- Baggage screening.
- Verification of identification documents.
Step 4: Proceed to Boarding Gate.
Step 5: Experience the First Leg of the Journey.
Step 6: Disembark from the Aircraft.
Step 7: Immigration Procedures:
- As per authorities' regulations, passengers collect checked baggage at the baggage claim and complete customs procedures.
Step 8: Claim Checked Baggage.
Step 9: Proceed to Domestic Terminal:
- Proceed to the domestic terminal to complete airport procedures for the next flight.
Step 10: Airport Procedures at the Domestic Terminal:
- Passengers check in and drop off luggage for the domestic flight.
- Passengers receive boarding pass and baggage tag for the domestic flight segment.
Step 11: Security Check:
- Baggage screening.
- Verification of identification documents.
Step 12: Proceed to Boarding Gate:
Step 13: Experience the Second Leg of the Journey.

Step 15: Claim Checked Baggage at the Carousel.

When passengers have a connecting flight with a transition from an international flight to a domestic flight with Bamboo Airways, understanding the connecting flight process is essential. Refer to the international to domestic connecting flight process operated by Bamboo Airways below:
Step 1: Airport Check-in:
- Passengers check in and drop off luggage at the international airport check-in counter.
- Passengers receive boarding pass.
+ Passengers departing from Narita (Japan), Incheon (South Korea), Melbourne (Australia), and Sydney (Australia): Passengers are issued boarding passes for both Bamboo Airways flights.
+ Passengers departing from Singapore, Bangkok (Thailand), Taipei (Taiwan), Frankfurt (Germany), and London (UK): Passengers are issued boarding passes for the first flight segment and will proceed to the connecting airport for the next flight's boarding pass issuance.
Step 2: Immigration Procedures.

Step 3: Security Check:
- Baggage screening.
- Verification of identification documents.
Step 4: Proceed to Boarding Gate.
Step 5: Experience the First Flight Segment.
Step 6: Disembark from the Aircraft.
Step 7: Immigration Procedures:
- Passengers prepare all necessary documents and visas for entry into Vietnam.
Step 8: Claim Checked Baggage and Customs Procedures:
- Luggage is sent to the transfer point. Passengers collect checked baggage at the transfer airport baggage claim and complete customs procedures for the luggage.
Step 9: Hand Over Baggage to Airline Staff:
- Passengers hand over checked baggage to airline staff immediately after the customs area.
- Checked baggage is the responsibility of airline staff for transportation to the final destination at the domestic airport.
Step 10: Proceed to the Domestic Terminal.
Step 11: Airport Procedures at the Domestic Terminal:
- For passengers with boarding passes: Proceed to the boarding gate area for the next flight segment.
- For passengers without boarding passes: Complete check-in procedures to obtain boarding passes at the domestic check-in counter for the domestic flight segment.

- Baggage screening.
- Verification of identification documents.
Step 13: Experience the Next Flight Segment.
Step 14: Disembark from the Aircraft.
Step 15: Retrieve Checked Baggage at the Carousel.

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourSeptember 20, 2023