British winter is coming, and Vietnam couldn't care less. China Eastern and China Southern are flying return from London to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City from £358, one stop, with dates running all the way from October 2026 to March 2027.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London
- To: Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City
- Airline: China Eastern / China Southern
- Stops: 1 stop
- Price: £358–£399 return
- When: October 2026 - March 2027
London to Ho Chi Minh City, example dates:
01/10/2026 - 23/10/2026
10/11/2026 - 27/11/2026
18/11/2026 - 27/11/2026
02/12/2026 - 22/12/2026
06/01/2027 - 16/02/2027
15/01/2027 - 27/02/2027
London to Hanoi, example dates:
02/10/2026 - 10/10/2026
28/10/2026 - 19/11/2026
04/11/2026 - 18/11/2026
18/11/2026 - 25/11/2026
01/12/2026 - 22/12/2026
03/02/2027 - 17/02/2027
03/03/2027 - 17/03/2027
Check dates on Trip.com
💰 How far does your money go?
A bowl of pho on a plastic stool costs about £1.60, less than a coffee from a machine at a London station. A bottle of local Bia Saigon or Bia Hanoi runs around 80p in a bar, and a full sit-down meal for two rarely clears £8. A week of eating out in Vietnam can cost less than one supermarket shop back home.
☀️ The Weather
Ho Chi Minh City runs its dry season from November through to April, with steady highs around 30-32°C and barely a cloud once the rain eases off in November. Hanoi is cooler and drier over the same window, sitting around 20-24°C in November and December, dropping to 17-20°C by January and February with misty mornings that clear by lunchtime. Either city, you're trading grey and 7°C for sunshine.
🏨 Where to Stay
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi both cover budget to blowout.
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon — 8.4/10 · From £22/night District 1 location with a rooftop pool and city views, hard to beat for the price.
Park Hyatt Saigon — 9.1/10 · From £140/night French colonial elegance opposite the Opera House, the top pick for a proper treat.
The Poppy Hanoi — 8.6/10 · From £25/night Bold, colourful rooms a short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter's food stalls.
Aurora Oriental Hotel — 9.2/10 · From £65/night Central, quiet and comfortable, the best-rated stay in the Old Quarter.
🎯 What to Do
Two very different cities, both built for wandering.
Ben Thanh Market and District 1 street food — Sizzling grills, iced coffee and endless stalls in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
Cu Chi Tunnels — The wartime tunnel network outside the city, a sobering half-day trip.
Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter — Hanoi's beating heart, motorbikes swirling round a legend-filled lake.
Egg coffee in a hole-in-the-wall café — Hanoi's signature drink, thick, sweet and nothing like a flat white.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Both cities are launchpads for the rest of Vietnam.
Ha Long Bay — A 2-3 hour drive from Hanoi to limestone karsts and overnight junk boats.
Sapa — A 5-6 hour train or bus from Hanoi into rice terraces and mountain villages.
Mekong Delta — A short drive from Ho Chi Minh City through floating markets and river life.
Phu Quoc — A 1-hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City to white-sand beaches and clear water.
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