Ticket prices will increase during the upcoming holidays.

This year's April 30th and May 1st holiday lasts for four days, and a significant increase in travel demand is anticipated. Therefore, travel and transportation companies have planned to increase the number of trips to meet demand.

Passengers arrive in Da Nang by train. Photo: THANH LAN

Airfares have increased sharply.

According to our reporter's survey, airfares for the April 30th - May 1st holiday on many routes have increased by 1-1.6 million VND and by approximately 1.3 million VND compared to the same period in 2025, mainly on routes to Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc, Hanoi , Hai Phong, etc.

Ticket prices for the Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City route are at 2.5 - 3.5 million VND/one way (equivalent to 5 - 7 million VND/round trip, an increase of about 40 - 70%), while prices at tourist destinations such as Nha Trang and Phu Quoc remain high.

In particular, air tickets from Hanoi to Da Nang on April 30th, especially for flights at convenient times, were sold out a month in advance, and business class was also very scarce. Specifically, the Hanoi - Da Nang route ranged from 2.5 to 4 million VND per one-way trip (equivalent to 5 to 8 million VND for a round trip, an increase of about 20-30%). This is also a route that attracts a large number of passengers, and currently, many flights are already sold out.

Ms. Pham Hoang Yen, who plans to travel to Da Nang this time, said: "I booked my tickets on the website half a month ago, checking every day, but all the tickets for the Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City route are sold out. Sometimes they're all gone within minutes of going on sale."

In addition, round-trip airfares on the Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi route, departing on April 28th and returning on May 3rd, are priced at nearly 5.4 million VND (excluding baggage); Sun Phu Quoc Airways at over 6 million VND; Vietjet Air at 5.7 million VND; Pacific Airlines at nearly 6.4 million VND; Bamboo Airways at over 5.6 million VND; and Vietnam Airlines at 6.8 million VND. These prices represent an increase of 1.2 - 1.5 million VND per ticket.

Passengers check in at Da Nang airport. Photo: THANH LAN

Checking online airline ticket booking websites, airfares on many routes have increased significantly compared to normal days, commonly by 25-35%, and in some routes even up to 50%, such as routes from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, Phu Quoc, and Nha Trang... According to airline representatives, the increase in airfares is due to the impact of high aviation fuel prices.

Regarding railway operations, surveys of ticket counters at train stations and on the Vietnam Railways Corporation's online ticketing platform show that train ticket prices from Hanoi to Da Nang currently range from approximately 900,000 VND to 1,800,000 VND per way, depending on the choice of seat or sleeper berth, an increase of about 20-30% compared to normal days.

The Hanoi - Nha Trang route has higher fares, ranging from 1.3 to 2.3 million VND per one-way trip, with sleeper tickets accounting for the majority. Additionally, routes departing from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang or Da Nang also show a similar trend. One-way ticket prices commonly range from 1.1 to 2 million VND, an increase of approximately 20-30%...

Bus fares from Da Nang to other provinces have also increased significantly, by about 30-40% compared to normal days. According to the Da Nang Bus Station Management and Transportation Joint Stock Company, to serve the travel needs of passengers, the company requires transportation businesses to publicly display ticket prices and prevent overcrowding and long waits.

According to Mr. Nguyen Lam Hai, Deputy Director of the new Eastern Bus Station, fare increases of no more than 40% compared to normal days will be allowed during the two peak days of April 29th and 30th. This increase will apply to routes from Da Nang southward to Lam Dong, Dong Nai, and the Mekong Delta...

Increase service frequency

To meet the travel needs of passengers during the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the April 30th - May 1st holidays, from April 24th to May 3rd, 2026, the railway sector will increase the number of train services on several routes. Specifically, on the Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City route, the Thong Nhat passenger train will run daily with 5 pairs of trains: SE1/2, SE3/4, SE5/6, SE7/8, SE9/10. An additional SE12 train will depart from Saigon station on April 24-25 and 28-29; and an additional SE11 train will depart from Hanoi station on April 26-27 and April 30-May 1st, 2026.

Da Nang is attracting a large number of tourists during the April 30th and May 1st holidays. Photo: THANH LAN

Daily regional passenger trains include SE19/SE20 (Hanoi - Da Nang), SE22/SE21 (Saigon - Da Nang), SNT2/SNT1 (Saigon - Nha Trang), SPT2/SPT1 (Saigon - Phan Thiet), Central Vietnam Heritage Connection trains HD1/2/3/4 (Hue - Da Nang), and NA1/NA2 (Hanoi - Vinh).

In addition, the railway sector will operate additional trains between Saigon and Quy Nhon; Saigon and Nha Trang; Saigon and Phan Thiet; Hanoi and Dong Hoi; Hanoi and Lao Cai; Hanoi and Hai Phong; and Da Lat and Trai Mat. For the Hanoi - Da Nang route, train SE17 will depart from Hanoi on April 24th, 28th, and 29th; train SE18 will depart from Da Nang on April 26th, 29th, and May 2nd, 2026. The route will have 3 pairs of trains per day: SP1/SP2, SP3/SP4, and SP7/SP8.

According to Mr. Thai Van Truyen, Director of Saigon Railway Transport Joint Stock Company, the company has also started selling train tickets for the summer of 2026, serving the increased travel demand during the peak tourist season. According to the plan, the railway sector will maintain the regular operation of 5 pairs of North-South Thong Nhat trains on the Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City route, playing a key role as the main transport artery, meeting the nationwide travel needs.

Train services from Ho Chi Minh City to key tourist destinations such as Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Da Nang, and Quy Nhon have been increased in frequency and are scheduled to run daily. Routes to Central Vietnam, such as Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang (SE21/SE22) and Ho Chi Minh City - Quy Nhon (SE29/SE30), are also maintained at a stable rate to meet the high demand for beach tourism during the summer.

Many tourists arrive in Da Nang by air. Photo: THANH LAN

During this holiday period, Vietnam Airlines Group (including Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and Vasco) expects to provide nearly 1.12 million seats on domestic and international flights, a 15.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Simultaneously, it plans to operate nearly 5,500 flights across its entire domestic and international network.

On its domestic network, Vietnam Airlines Group will operate more than 3,800 flights, providing over 730,000 seats, representing increases of approximately 13.3% in the number of flights and 16% in the number of seats compared to the same period in 2025. Specifically, the number of seats offered on routes between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang will increase by nearly 30% compared to normal, while the Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City route will see a 12% increase.

Vietjet continues to increase flights on routes across Vietnam to serve the needs of tourists and those visiting relatives during the period from April 25th to May 5th. The total number of Vietjet flights operated during this year's peak period increased by 500 flights, equivalent to 16% compared to the same period last year…

Source: https://baodanang.vn/gia-ve-tang-dip-le-toi-3332397.html