Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines Unite for Seamless Singapore–Vietnam Connectivity

Q: When does the Singapore Airlines–Vietnam Airlines codeshare start?

The codeshare is planned to take effect from October 26, 2025, subject to final regulatory approvals. Always confirm availability and operating details at the time of ticketing.

Q: Can agents issue codeshare tickets through GDS?

Codeshare flights are often available via standard distribution channels, but ticketing ability can depend on the marketing carrier, fare type, and GDS configuration. For group series, reconfirm ticketing rules and baggage/SSR handling before finalizing.

Jan 16, 2026 7:00:29 AM Hoang Thinh Dong

Market Updates Airline Partnership Codeshare Singapore–Vietnam

Singapore Airlines × Vietnam Airlines Codeshare (From Oct 26, 2025): Planning Impact & Opportunity for Travel Professionals

A new codeshare between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Vietnam Airlines (VNA) strengthens regional connectivity between Singapore and Vietnam. For B2B travel professionals, this is more than convenience—it changes how you build itineraries, manage groups, and reduce operational risk.

Effective: Oct 26, 2025 (subject to regulatory approvals) Category: Market Updates Focus: Connectivity, MICE logistics, multi-country programs

Need Vietnam execution support for SG–VN programs? See: Vietnam Travel Partner.

Turn this update into sellable programs

Executive brief

SIA and VNA will launch a new codeshare to support smoother travel between Singapore and key Vietnam gateways.
For travel professionals: fewer friction points across ticketing/check-in/baggage flows can reduce risk in multi-city and group programs.
Commercial opportunity: easier “twin-destination” packages (Singapore + Vietnam) for corporate, incentive, and premium leisure segments.

How to use this update

Refresh flight assumptions in proposals and itineraries
Build 2–3 standard SG–VN routing templates
Reduce operational buffers in group run-of-show (where safe)

What the codeshare includes (route-level summary)

Under the announced arrangement (subject to final regulatory approvals), both carriers will place their codes on selected flights, improving booking flexibility and connection logic for Singapore–Vietnam travel.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) codeshare on VNA flights

Singapore ⇄ Hanoi
Singapore ⇄ Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam Airlines (VNA) codeshare on SIA flights

Singapore ⇄ Da Nang
Singapore ⇄ Hanoi
Singapore ⇄ Ho Chi Minh City

Operational note: Codeshare benefits typically depend on booking class, fare rules, and operating-carrier procedures. Always reconfirm check-in and baggage policies per issued ticket.

What this means for travel professionals (planning impact)

For B2B operators, a codeshare is valuable when it reduces complexity at scale: tighter connections, smoother passenger handling, and fewer exceptions for ops teams to manage.

1) Lower friction for group movements

More resilient itinerary design for tight meeting windows
Potentially cleaner handling for group check-in and baggage flows
Fewer “moving parts” across cross-border segments

2) Better “hub + spokes” program architecture

Singapore as a premium gateway + Vietnam as experience depth
Stronger logic for multi-city Vietnam programs (HCMC / Hanoi / Da Nang)
More flexibility for inbound/outbound timing across ASEAN routes

3) Improved itinerary reliability perception

Helps corporate buyers approve “twin-destination” itineraries
Strengthens confidence for premium and executive segments
Supports shorter lead-time programs where timing is critical

4) Operational efficiency for planners

More workable schedules for site inspections, conferences, and incentives
Greater routing variety improves pricing and departure choice
More options to protect programs during peak periods

Explore operational planning resources: Vietnam DMC Operations & Planning.

Commercial opportunity: what becomes easier to sell

This update supports a clear product angle: Singapore as a frictionless hub + Vietnam as high-value experience. Below are sellable program patterns that benefit from stronger connectivity.

1) Twin-destination premium leisure

Singapore city luxury + Vietnam culture/coast extensions
Ideal for premium FITs and curated small groups
Clear upsell path: hotels, dining, private experiences

2) MICE & incentive programs

Singapore for business efficiency + Vietnam for experiential reward
Better routing for short, high-density incentive formats
Stronger reliability for fixed event touchpoints

3) Corporate programs & hosted travel

Factory visits / HQ meetings in Vietnam + Singapore stopover
Works well for leadership and partner programs
Smoother logistics improves duty-of-care narratives

Practical next step: Create 3 routing templates your team can quote fast: (1) Singapore + HCMC, (2) Singapore + Hanoi/Ninh Binh, (3) Singapore + Da Nang/Hoi An.

Dong DMC’s take: turning connectivity into dependable operations

Connectivity creates opportunity—but only if execution is clean. We support partners with ready-to-sell program frameworks, on-ground coordination, and group-ready operational control across Vietnam.

Ready-to-sell SG–VN combination itineraries

Leisure and corporate-friendly programs across Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, and Hoi An—built for B2B delivery.

Pre/post extensions for incentive groups

Gala dinners, team-building, cultural add-ons, and curated dining—planned around flight logic and timing constraints.

Seamless ground coordination

Transfers, domestic connections, supplier coordination, and on-site management—designed to reduce disruption risk for groups.

B2B tools & real-time support

Faster communication and proposal workflows via partner-ready tools, structured costing, and clear operational visibility.

Want destination proof points and partner positioning? Visit: Vietnam Travel Partner.

Partner briefing & itinerary requests

If you’re expanding Singapore–Vietnam programs (leisure, corporate, MICE, incentive), request sample itineraries, net rate guidance, or a group-ready planning framework from our B2B team.

Contact

Email: info@dongdmc.com
Website: dongdmc.com

Read FAQs (GDS / groups / routes)

FAQs for travel professionals

The codeshare is planned to take effect from October 26, 2025, subject to final regulatory approvals. Always confirm availability and operating details at the time of ticketing.

Announced routes include Singapore–Hanoi, Singapore–Ho Chi Minh City, and Singapore–Da Nang (subject to final approvals and schedule details). The marketing carrier may differ from the operating carrier, so confirm flight numbers and operating airline during booking.

It can improve scheduling options and reduce connection friction, which helps planners design tighter run-of-show windows and reduce operational risk across cross-border itineraries—especially for meetings, incentives, and high-touch groups.

In many cases, codeshare flights are available through standard distribution channels, but ticketing ability can depend on the marketing carrier, fare type, and GDS configuration. For group series, reconfirm ticketing rules, baggage policies, and SSR handling with the issuing channel before finalizing.