China Southern is currently offering discounted round-trip flights from Frankfurt to Vietnam. Fares start at €507 to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, with a 23 kg checked bag included. Available dates run between September and November 2026.
Below are several sample dates, focused on itineraries with the shortest overall travel time. Fares may be roughly €10 cheaper on connections with longer layovers.
Flights to Ho Chi Minh City:
- September 22 to October 12, 2026 at €537
- October 28 to November 10, 2026 at €512
- November 8 to November 20, 2026 at €507
- November 14 to November 24, 2026 at €514
- November 15 to November 30, 2026 at €508
- and other dates
Flights to Hanoi:
- October 28 to November 10, 2026 at €516
- November 16 to November 30, 2026 at €514
- November 14 to November 28, 2026 at €515
- December 6 to December 15, 2026 at €516
- December 8 to December 22, 2026 at €518
- and other dates
Flights to Ho Chi Minh City are also available departing from Luxembourg starting at €411. However, these connections involve longer layovers (11 to 13 hours) in Guangzhou in both directions, extending total travel time.
You can use our search form below to find available dates and be redirected to Skyscanner or Trip.com.
The long-haul leg from Frankfurt to Guangzhou is operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft with a standard 3-3-3 Economy Class seating layout. Seat pitch measures 81 cm (32 in), offering above-average legroom compared to industry standards. Individual seatback entertainment screens are equipped at every seat.
In Guangzhou, passengers connect onto regional flights to Ho Chi Minh City (approx. 3 hours), operated on narrowbody aircraft like the Boeing 737 MAX 8 or Airbus A321neo with a standard 3-3 configuration. Total travel time ranges between 17 and 20 hours per direction.
Select itineraries to Hanoi involve an additional technical/transit stop in Ürümqi. To avoid this routing, filter your search results to ‘1 stop only’.
Citizens of many European nations (including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK) can visit Vietnam visa-free for stays up to 45 days. Proof of onward or return travel may be requested upon entry.
Search & Book
The fare rules do not specify an expiration date. Availability was found primarily for travel between September and November 2026.
The minimum stay is 4 days, with a maximum stay of 6 months permitted.
You can find dates using Google Flights. Bookings can be made via Skyscanner or Trip.com or directly on China Southern’s website for a small surcharge of €20–€30.
Miles & Points
Tickets are issued in booking class Q. Expected mileage earnings for Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh City via Guangzhou are as follows:
- 8,468 Miles on Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
- 6,580 Award Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 5,262 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 5,262 Avios on British Airways Club
- 5,262 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 3,288 Award Miles on American AAdvantage
- Customize Calculation
Destination
Information & Tips for Hanoi
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, offers a blend of historical sites, chaotic street life, and traditional culture. Popular places to visit include the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Like the rest of Vietnam, the currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND), and travel costs are generally low—street food, local transport, and entrance fees are budget-friendly. The weather has more variation than the south, with hot, rainy summers from May to September and cooler, drier winters, especially from December to February.
→ All Dealz for Hanoi
Information & Tips for Ho-Chi-Minh-City
Saigon, officially known as Ho Chi Minh City, is a bustling metropolis in southern Vietnam known for its mix of French colonial architecture, war history, and modern energy. Key sights include the War Remnants Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, the Cu Chi Tunnels, and Ben Thanh Market. The local currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND), and while prices are generally affordable—meals, transport, and entrance fees are inexpensive—costs can vary in tourist-heavy areas. The weather is hot and humid year-round, with a rainy season from May to November, so light clothing and rain gear are practical essentials.
→ All Dealz for Ho-Chi-Minh-City