VIETNAM AIRLINES ANNOUNCES LONDON HEATHROW SUMMER SCHEDULE

Flag carrier’s nonstop services from Heathrow T4 to Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City will operate five times weekly this summer, while new routes further enhance connectivity

National flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines has announced its Summer 2026 schedule from London Heathrow Airport. As of 29 March 2026, the APEX five star-rated airline is operating three nonstop flights per week to Hanoi and two per week to Ho Chi Minh City, serviced by next-gen Boeing B787-9 Dreamliners, before returning to increased flight frequencies from 25 October 2026 via its winter schedule. 

Operating from London Heathrow’s Terminal 4, Vietnam Airlines is the only airline that provides nonstop flights from the UK to Vietnam. Outbound flights from London Heathrow are scheduled in the evening for comfortable overnight journeys, arriving during the day to maximise time in the destination. Onward connections via Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City allow for travel to multiple onward locations throughout Vietnam and beyond – including Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, South Korea, Japan, and Australia. 

Effective from 29 March, the Summer 2026 schedule comprises: 

Flight number	Depart		Arrive		Frequency
VN56	Heathrow	1855hrs	Hanoi	1240hrs (next day)	Mon/Weds
VN55	Hanoi	1020hrs	Heathrow	1705hrs	Mon
VN50	Heathrow	1950hrs	Ho Chi Minh City	1420hrs (next day)	Tues
VN51	Ho Chi Minh City	1030hrs	Heathrow	1750hrs	Tues
VN55	Hanoi	1010hrs	Heathrow	1655hrs	Weds
VN50	Heathrow	1910hr	Ho Chi Minh City	1340hrs (next day)	Thurs
VN51	Ho Chi Minh City	0935hrs	Heathrow	1655hrs	Thurs
VN50	Heathrow	1910hrs	Ho Chi Minh City	1340hrs (next day	Thurs
VN51	Ho Chi Minh City	0935hrs	Heathrow	1655hrs	Thurs

Further enhancing its connectivity across Asia and ease of travel for passengers, Vietnam Airlines is launching direct services from Amsterdam to Hanoi; and Ho Chi Minh City to Phuket; as well as increasing its frequency from Ho Chi Minh City to Manila. 

Serviced by A321 aircraft, the new direct route from Ho Chi Minh City to Phuket commences on 2 April 2026. Initially operating three flights per week (departing at 16:00hrs Monday, Tuesday and Thursday), the service will increase to five flights per week on 18 April, with additional flights departing at 16:00hrs on Sunday and Saturday. Return flights from Phuket to Ho Chi Minh City will depart on the same days at 18:45hrs.

From 15 June, the airline will commence direct flights from Amsterdam to Hanoi. Serviced by A350 aircraft and operating three times per week, flights will depart Amsterdam at 14:00hrs on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Return flights operate on the same days, departing Hanoi at 03:50hrs.  

From 31 May, Vietnam Airlines will also increase direct flight frequencies from Ho Chi Minh City to Manila, from eight flights per week to 15 times per week. 

Vietnam Airlines currently offers return economy fares from London Heathrow to Hanoi from GBP 799 per person and from London Heathrow to Ho Chi Minh city from GBP 787 per person, including taxes/surcharges. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. Members of Vietnam Airlines’ Lotusmiles loyalty programme benefit from discounts of up to five per cent off flight tickets, as well as tailored offers, experiences, privileges and incentives.

For further information and reservations visit www.vietnamairlines.com. 

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About Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines, a member of SkyTeam Alliance, is the flag carrier of Vietnam, connecting the world’s most thriving destinations with nearly 100 routes to 22 domestic and 30 international destinations in 18 countries.  Vietnam Airlines boasts one of the youngest and most modern fleets in Asia, highlighted by their Boeing 787-9 and -10 Dreamliners, Airbus A350-900 XWBs and Airbus A320, A321neos, offering impeccable level of comfort and service throughout every journey. 

The carrier is recognised as one of the region’s leading airlines thanks to its modern fleet and its commitment towards innovation, digitalisation and development — earning it international acclaim as validated by numerous prestigious awards including Top 25 World’s Safest Airlines for 2025, Top 20 World’s Best Airlines for 2025, World's Best Value Premium Economy, Top 20 World’s Best Airline by Airline Ratings (2023); Global 5 Star Airline 2023, Major 5 Star Airline 2024 by APEX; Skytrax’s 4 Star Airline for four consecutive years; numerous awards by the World Travel Awards such as “World’s Leading Airline – Premium Economy Class” and “World’s Leading Cultural Airline” (2017, 2018), “Asia’s Leading Airline – Economy Class” and “Asia’s Leading Cultural Airline”; and “Asia Pacific Airline of the Year” by CAPA (2017). These achievements stand as a testament to the airline’s quality across a range of products and services. 

Vietnam Airlines also implements many sustainable development solutions. Not only raising awareness and encouraging innovation, the airline hopes to join hands with airlines around the world to shape the future of the global aviation industry, together reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. 

Vietnam Airlines has spearheaded Vietnam’s aviation market – one of the fastest-growing domestic markets in the world – throughout 30 years of development at a double-digit annual growth rate. Positioning itself as a modern carrier characterised by high quality services embedded with Vietnamese unique cultural identity, Vietnam Airlines aims to be designated as a 5-star, leading Asian airline.  

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