Vietnam By Plane

For those who can afford it, travel by plane is by far the most efficient and comfortable means of covering large distances in Vietnam. There are airports in Bu®n Ma Thut, à Låt, à N{ng, i_n Biˆn Ph©, H=i Phòng, Hà Ni, H· Chí Minh City, Hu\, Nha Trang, Phú Qu#c, Pleiku, Qui Nh£n, Råch Giá, S£n La, and Vinh. The airports at à N{ng, Hà Ni, and H· Chí Minh City also have international service. Vietnam Airlines (Hà Nÿi ☎4 832 0320, HCMC 8 832 0320, à N{ng 51 811 111; www.vietnamairlines.com) is the main airline for domestic flights, although Pacific Airlines (www.pacificairlines.com.vn) operates a few routes. Domestic flights can run anywhere from 400,000-4,000,000, and prices will vary with class and seating type. It’s easiest to book a flight through one of the primary travel agencies in HCMC or Hà Nÿi, although you can book flights online ahead of time if you so desire. See Aircraft Safety for information regarding domestic flight safety.

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