Do airlines check return tickets when flying to Da Nang, Vietnam?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
Airlines may ask for a return ticket at check-in, especially in Bangkok. Having an e-visa reduces the likelihood, but experiences vary.
What the community said
A traveler flew from Singapore to Da Nang twice — return tickets were never checked at check-in.
3 days ago Singapore → Da Nang
During a Bangkok transit, besides the return ticket, travel insurance was also requested — an additional requirement to be aware of.
3 days ago Bangkok transit — insurance check
On a June 19 departure from Bangkok, check-in was refused without a return ticket from Vietnam or a valid visa — tickets had to be purchased on the spot at the airport.
3 days ago Bangkok → Da Nang, June 19
A family of four flew HK Express from Hong Kong to Da Nang on June 25 — no one asked for return tickets at check-in.
3 days ago HK Express, Hong Kong → Da Nang, June 25
Travelers with a Vietnamese e-visa are less likely to be asked for a return ticket, but it's not guaranteed. Experiences from Kuala Lumpur departures vary.
3 days ago Kuala Lumpur → Da Nang
Vietnam does not require hotel bookings or tickets at the border. However, airlines may ask for a return or onward ticket at check-in — this is most commonly reported at Bangkok departures.
3 days ago Bangkok — higher check-in scrutiny
Flying HK Express from Hong Kong to Da Nang without a return ticket carries a risk of being denied boarding. If planning to continue overland (e.g. to Nha Trang), having a bus or train booking as proof of onward travel is advisable.
3 days ago HK Express, Hong Kong → Da Nang