Friday, August 23, 2024 As Vietnam gears up for the four-day National Day holiday from August 31 to September 3, domestic airfares have surged by up to 20%, driven by a spike in travel demand. While these prices are higher than regular days, they remain lower than the peak summer travel season. This significant increase reflects the robust demand for travel to popular domestic tourist destinations, such as Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc, during one of the most important holiday breaks in Vietnam.
Kim Tuyet, a resident of Hanoi, had planned to take her family on a vacation to Da Nang before her children returned to school. Like many other travelers, she noticed the increase in airfare prices as the holiday approached. In early August, she secured round-trip tickets for her family at nearly VND3.
8 million (approximately US$152) per person. Despite the price increase, she described the fare as “reasonable,” especially given the high demand during the holiday season. According to data from Viet Media Travel Company, round-trip airfares from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to major domestic tourist destinations during the National Day holiday have risen by 10-20% compared to the low season, which begins in mid-August.
This surge in airfare is a common occurrence during holiday periods when travel demand peaks. Surveys conducted on ticket prices from Vietnamese airlines show that the increase is not uniform across all routes but varies depending on the destination and the timing o.