Transport

Is it cold on long-haul flights to Vietnam and what should you pack in your carry-on?

Temperature on flights to Vietnam is unpredictable — it can be very hot or very cold depending on the flight and cabin. For long-haul flights (8-14 hours), always pack a warm sweater or windbreaker in your carry-on.

1 source · 57 days ago

How to bring a desktop computer/PC components on a flight when moving to Vietnam?

People who brought a desktop PC to Vietnam in summer 2026 took it apart: they carried the graphics card, the motherboard with the CPU, the RAM and the SSD wrapped in bubble wrap and clothes, and bought the case, power supply and cooling locally. Sending a computer by courier ended with it broken in one case, while the computers carried in a suitcase survived the flight.

1 source · 64 days ago

How can foreigners get a Category A motorcycle license in Vietnam?

The official Category A motorcycle license exam in Vietnam is conducted in Vietnamese, so many foreigners rely on local fixers or unofficial payments for years instead of taking the test directly.

1 source · 68 days ago

How to bring a dog or pet to Vietnam by plane?

Some airlines (e.g. Vietnam Airlines) refuse to carry certain breeds like pit bulls, so travelers look for connecting flights or ground transport instead; for large crates like Skudo7 you need to pre-book a minivan at the airport, and there are agencies that prep puppies for the flight so you just pick them up.

2 sources · 81 days ago

What to know about transiting through China with Chinese airlines (e.g. China Eastern) when flying to Vietnam?

For international-to-international transit through China you don't leave the sterile transit zone, but staff may ask for a return ticket at check-in/transfer and check power banks for the CCC certification mark.

2 sources · 85 days ago

Do foreign driver's licenses work in Vietnam and can you ride a scooter without a license?

Foreign licenses are valid in Vietnam only when accompanied by an International Driving Permit (IDP). Riding without a license or with fake documents is extremely risky — traffic police photograph both the driver and documents, and document forgery can result in criminal charges.

2 sources · 103 days ago

Can you ride a motorbike in Vietnam without a license?

Without a license, you can legally ride only 50cc scooters or electric bikes up to 4 kW. Riding anything more powerful without a license is illegal and carries fines from 2 million VND.

3 sources · 103 days ago

Best ways to get around Vietnam on a north to south trip — transport tips

Use Grab for all city transport including airports, take overnight trains between cities as a cheaper and scenic alternative to flights, and use a Wise card to avoid foreign transaction fees.

1 source · 114 days ago

Can you bring a power bank on a flight in Vietnam — what are the rules and capacity limits?

Power banks must be carried in hand luggage only, not checked bags. VietJet carry-on limit is 7 kg (56×36×23 cm). Airport check-in is available if you skip online registration.

2 sources · 117 days ago

Do you need an international driving license to ride a motorbike in Vietnam, and is Grab safe to use?

An international driving license is technically required in Vietnam, but many travelers ride without one. Grab is a safe and reliable taxi option with fixed prices.

1 source · 100 days ago

How much does a private car transfer between cities in Vietnam cost?

Private car transfers between Vietnamese cities start from $14 (Cam Ranh–Nha Trang) up to $105 (Ho Chi Minh City–Nha Trang). Airport to city center from $15.

2 sources · 66 days ago

Do you need to go through passport control during transit at Ho Chi Minh City airport?

It depends: on a single-ticket itinerary within one terminal, you stay airside and skip passport control. Changing terminals or separate tickets means going through immigration twice.

1 source · 122 days ago