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Vietnam Airlines

VietnamFull-service carrierSkyTeam memberSince 1956

VNIATA code

HVNICAO code

Vietnam Airlines (IATA VN, ICAO HVN) is Vietnam's state-controlled flag carrier, a full-service airline headquartered in Hanoi and a SkyTeam member since June 2010. SkyTeam lists it with 102 aircraft, 62 destinations in 22 countries and 25.6 million annual passengers. In 2025 it reported record consolidated revenue of about VND 121.4 trillion.

Founded: 1956
Headquarters: Hanoi, Vietnam
Country: Vietnam
Airline type: Full-service carrier
Alliance: SkyTeam
Loyalty: Lotusmiles
Ownership: State-controlled joint stock company. Since November 2018 the state's ownership has been represented by the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises. ANA Holdings became a strategic investor in 2016. Shares are listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE).
Callsign: VIET NAM AIRLINES
Website: vietnamairlines.com

How travel agents book Vietnam Airlines

GDS distribution

No public GDS distribution agreement for Vietnam Airlines was verified at time of writing. Its NDC hub notes that NDC lets sellers avoid potential distribution fees associated with the traditional EDIFACT channel.

NDC

Vietnam Airlines runs an NDC Information Hub offering three ways to connect: a direct NDC API for OTAs, TMCs and technology partners, an online agency platform for agencies without their own booking technology, and supported NDC aggregators. It lists shopping, booking, servicing, ancillaries and ticketing functions, including OrderChange and OrderCancel.

Direct channels

Direct bookings on vietnamairlines.com and the Vietnam Airlines app. Agencies can register for the airline's agency platform through its Agency and Partner pages.

Notes for travel agents

Vietnam Airlines' NDC hub mentions special NDC fares and market-specific incentives; distribution contacts are listed on the hub page. Its ticket stock is 738.

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History of Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam's flag carrier dates its founding to January 1956, when the government created the country's civil aviation authority with a handful of propeller aircraft. The first domestic flight followed in September 1956. Between 1976 and 1980 the airline opened international routes to neighbouring Asian countries.

In April 1993 Vietnam Airlines became a state-owned air transport enterprise and launched scheduled flights to France. In May 1995 Vietnam Airlines Corporation was formed by merging 20 aviation service businesses around the airline. It took its first Boeing 777 in 2003, became an IATA member in 2006 and joined SkyTeam in June 2010.

An IPO followed in 2014, and the company has operated as a joint stock company since 1 April 2015. ANA Holdings became a strategic investor in 2016, and the shares moved to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange in May 2019. The airline received its first Boeing 787-10 in August 2019 and launched direct flights to the United States in November 2021.

Milestones

1956Founded in January with the creation of Vietnam's civil aviation authority; first domestic flight in September.
1993Became a state-owned airline in April and launched scheduled flights to France.
2006Became a member of IATA.
2010Joined SkyTeam in June.
2015Began operating as a joint stock company on 1 April.
2019Listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange in May and received its first Boeing 787-10 in August.
2021Launched scheduled direct flights between Vietnam and the United States in November.

Fleet

Airbus A320neo Airbus A321 Airbus A321neo Airbus A350-900 Boeing 787-9 Boeing 787-10

Aircraft types in service as of 2026

Vietnam Airlines' fleet pages list the Boeing 787, Airbus A350, A320neo and A321, and SkyTeam gives a fleet of 102 aircraft. The A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 fly long-haul and high-density regional routes, while the A321 and A321neo serve domestic and regional flights. The airline has been working to replace its older A321ceos and to add widebodies; order details in public reporting were not confirmed with an official source, so they are not listed here.

Network and hubs

Vietnam Airlines operates from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with a dense domestic network and international flights across Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States. SkyTeam lists 62 destinations in 22 countries, 118 routes and 428 daily departures.

In 2026 the airline opened new routes to Amsterdam, Colombo, Phuket and Ahmedabad, and added flights on routes such as Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney. From 15 November 2026 it plans to fly Hanoi to Hangzhou, its seventh direct route to China, with Airbus A321s.

Vietnam Airlines: frequently asked questions

What are Vietnam Airlines' airline codes?

Vietnam Airlines uses the IATA code VN and the ICAO code HVN, with the radio callsign VIET NAM AIRLINES. Its ticket prefix in the IATA register is 738, so its tickets begin with 738. Flights appear as VN followed by the flight number.

Does Vietnam Airlines offer NDC?

Yes. Vietnam Airlines runs an NDC Information Hub with three connection options: a direct NDC API for OTAs, TMCs and technology partners, an online agency platform for sellers without their own system, and supported NDC aggregators. The functions cover shopping, booking, servicing, ancillaries and ticketing.

Is Vietnam Airlines in an alliance?

Yes. Vietnam Airlines joined SkyTeam in June 2010. Lotusmiles, its frequent flyer programme set up in 1999, lets members earn and redeem on SkyTeam partners, and higher tiers receive SkyTeam benefits such as SkyPriority and lounge access.

Does Vietnam Airlines fly to India?

Yes. Vietnam Airlines flies to India, and in 2026 it added Ahmedabad to its network as part of a wider international expansion that also included Colombo and Amsterdam. Agents should check the current timetable for the Indian cities served, operating days and aircraft before selling.

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Profile updated 4 November 2026 by the ReservationHub team. Airline details change: confirm schedules, fares and policies with the airline before booking. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.