Brian Jeffrey
During the National Day holiday and end-of-summer peak, air ticket prices have surged by 20 percent due to high travel demand.
A round-trip ticket for Hanoi – Phu Quoc Island costs VND8 million, with Vietjet Air being the only direct flight option available.
For flights with Vietnam Airlines to Phu Quoc, passengers must transit in HCM City, adding five hours to the journey.
Choosing night flights can save money, with a return ticket from Hanoi to Da Lat costing VND5.2 million compared to VND6 million for daytime departures.
CAAV has forecasted 4,257 flights from August 30 to September 3, a three percent increase from the previous week, with a focus on domestic routes.
There will be a total of 600 domestic flights per day, up by 5 percent, and 241 international flights, down by 2 percent.
Analysts have observed a 20 percent increase in airfares for flights on August 30 and during the National Day holiday period.
Notably, there’s a price hike for daytime flights on various routes, with tickets ranging from VND2.3 to VND3 million, showing an increase from 8 percent to 25 percent.
Despite the rise in airfares, prices are still considerably lower than those during the April-May holiday season.
Booking tickets early and keeping track of flight schedules are advisable to secure preferred options and avoid delays.
Travel companies have reported a high demand for both domestic and outbound tours, especially during the traditionally off-peak months.
Tran Thi Bao Thu from Vietluxtour highlights that more travelers are opting for trips in August, September, October, and November to take advantage of favorable airfares and pleasant autumn weather.
