Flying from Melbourne to Vinh International Airport (VII): What you need to know
Vinh International Airport is located in Vinh City. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to VII.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to VII even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is an option when taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Vinh International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to VII flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport reach their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Vinh International Airport (VII)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Vinh International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near VII:
Getting from Vinh International Airport (VII) to central Vinh City
Vinh International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Vinh City. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Vinh International Airport (VII)
Currently, 380 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Vinh International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 688 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to VII if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Vinh International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to VII.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Vinh International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Vinh International Airport (VII)
February is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Vinh International Airport (VII). Visit Vinh City in August if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Melbourne to VII plane ticket departing in June if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vinh City to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Vinh International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Vinh City
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Vinh International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vinh City:
Vinh City has loads of things to keep you occupied, starting with Vinh old citadel. Dự Án Vinh Heritage- Khu Đô Thị Sinh Thái is another attraction you won't want to miss.
Explore more of Vietnam
Vinh City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres north of Vinh City, a visit to Hanoi will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Vietnam, consider Việt Trì, about 290 kilometres north of Vinh City. Hung Temple, Temple of the Hùng Kings and Thien Quang Pagoda are highlights.
