Do you need to collect baggage at Hanoi transit when flying to Da Nang from abroad?
Based on 1 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 5 days ago
TL;DR
On a transit under 5 hours in Hanoi, you must collect your checked baggage for customs clearance, then Vietnam Airlines staff will help transfer it to your Da Nang flight.
What the community said
Immigration is cleared at Da Nang, not Hanoi. In Hanoi you only collect and re-check your baggage for customs — no need to exit the transit zone into the city.
1 day ago Immigration at Da Nang
According to Vietnam Airlines: if the Hanoi layover is under 5 hours, baggage is checked through to Da Nang, but passengers must collect it at the Hanoi baggage claim for customs inspection. After clearing customs, airline staff assist with re-checking bags onto the connecting flight.
2 days ago Vietnam Airlines — 5-hour rule
Travelers connecting through Hanoi to Da Nang should be aware there are reportedly no dedicated priority lanes for transit passengers at Da Nang immigration — factor in extra time.
1 day ago Da Nang immigration — no priority lane