Planning from Ireland
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How to get there: there is no nonstop from Ireland to Vietnam. From Dublin, fly one stop via Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul, or via London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Paris or Frankfurt onto Vietnam Airlines’ nonstop flights; from Cork and Shannon, connect via Heathrow or Amsterdam – about 15–20 hours in total, as of 26 October 2026.
Price: our 14-day North to South private tour starts from US$2,014 (approx. €1,800) per person, based on 2 travellers sharing in 4★ hotels; the final price is confirmed in your tailor-made quote.
Pay and talk easily: pay in euros by SEPA transfer, and call our European line +44 7520 660929 or WhatsApp +84 812 247 572.
Irish travellers tend to do Vietnam properly: two or three weeks, a good mix of cities, countryside and coast, and plenty of time at the table. This page brings together what you need to plan from home – flights from Dublin, Cork and Shannon, the e-visa, the time difference, paying in euros and the private itineraries that work best.
Metta Voyage is a licensed local tour operator in Hanoi. Every trip is private – your own guide, your own car and driver, hotels chosen with you – and built around your dates.
| From | How you fly (as of 26 October 2026) | Typical total time |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin (DUB) | One stop via Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates), Abu Dhabi (Etihad) or Istanbul (Turkish Airlines); or a short hop to London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Paris or Frankfurt and the Vietnam Airlines nonstop | about 15–20 h |
| Cork (ORK) | Aer Lingus to London Heathrow or KLM to Amsterdam, then Vietnam Airlines nonstop to Hanoi (and Ho Chi Minh City from Heathrow) | about 16–20 h |
| Shannon (SNN) | Connect at London Heathrow onto the Vietnam Airlines nonstop | about 16–20 h |
Sources: Vietnam Airlines · Cork Airport · Shannon Airport · CSO aviation statistics, Q1 2026. Gulf airspace has been disrupted repeatedly in 2026, so routings via Doha, Dubai or Abu Dhabi are subject to current schedules. Confirm with the airline before you book.
Dublin has the widest choice. The Gulf carriers and Turkish Airlines sell one-stop tickets to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and you can also fly a short leg to London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Paris or Frankfurt and connect onto Vietnam Airlines, which flies nonstop from those cities to Vietnam. With the Gulf disruption of 2026, a European connection is often the more predictable choice – we are happy to look at your options with you.
Our tip: an open-jaw ticket – into Hanoi, home from Ho Chi Minh City – saves you a day of backtracking. If you connect in London or Amsterdam, leave a comfortable gap between flights on separate tickets.
From Cork, the simplest routes are via London Heathrow with Aer Lingus, which flies there several times a day, or via Amsterdam with KLM. Vietnam Airlines flies nonstop from Heathrow to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and from Amsterdam to Hanoi. Some travellers prefer to drive to Dublin for a single connection via the Gulf or Istanbul.
London Heathrow is Shannon’s busiest route, which makes it the natural connection point: fly to Heathrow, then take the Vietnam Airlines nonstop to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. From the west of Ireland that is usually easier than going via Dublin.
Our consultants work from Hanoi, 08:30–18:00 Vietnam time (UTC+7), Monday to Saturday. Messages that arrive outside those hours are answered the next Vietnam morning. Once you are travelling, our on-tour line +84 812 247 572 is answered 24/7.
| Where you are | Vietnam is… | Our Hanoi office hours in your time |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin, Cork, Galway (GMT, winter) | 7 h ahead | 01:30 – 11:00 |
| From 28 March 2027 (IST, summer) | 6 h ahead | 02:30 – 12:00 |
Irish clocks went back on 25 October 2026; Vietnam does not change its clocks. In practice: write to us over breakfast and the answer usually arrives by late morning.
Call or WhatsApp our European line +44 7520 660929 (a UK number), or WhatsApp our team in Vietnam on +84 812 247 572.
School dates vary, so check your school’s calendar. Our month-by-month guide has the weather detail.
Visa. Irish citizens need a visa for Vietnam – unlike UK citizens, Ireland is not on the visa-exemption list. Apply for the official e-visa only at evisa.gov.vn: up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, government fee US$25 or US$50, usually processed in about three working days. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from arrival. Read the Department of Foreign Affairs travel advice for Vietnam before you go. Checked 26 October 2026.
Money. Vietnam uses the dong (VND). Cards are widely accepted in 4–5★ hotels and better restaurants; carry some dong for markets, small towns and tips. Euros can be exchanged in the cities, but most travellers simply use ATMs.
Power. Your Irish Type G plug will not fit Vietnamese two-pin sockets, so pack an adapter; at 220 V the voltage is close to Ireland’s 230 V, so no converter is needed.
You can pay your deposit and balance in euros by a SEPA transfer from your Irish bank – no international wire and no overseas transfer fees from your bank.
| Account name | METTA VOYAGES COMPANY LIMITED |
|---|---|
| Bank | Banking Circle S.A. (Germany) |
| IBAN | DE03 2022 0800 0029 8866 89 |
| BIC/SWIFT | SXPYDEHH |
Payment reference: your name and booking number. Payment terms: 30% deposit to confirm, balance 45 days before arrival. A small currency-handling fee may apply – your consultant confirms the exact amount before you pay.
Before you transfer: call or WhatsApp your consultant to confirm these details. Fraudsters sometimes send fake emails with changed bank details; we never change our bank details by email alone. The account holder is always our company, METTA VOYAGES COMPANY LIMITED.
Prices are the “from” prices on each tour page on 26 October 2026, per person, based on 2 travellers sharing in 4★ hotels (5★ on request), excluding international flights; your final price is confirmed in your tailor-made quote. Itineraries open in a new tab. Local-currency amounts are approximate, converted at the ECB reference rate of 23 October 2026.
Prices are the “from” prices on each tour page on 26 October 2026, per person, based on 2 travellers sharing in 4★ hotels (5★ on request), excluding international flights. Euro amounts are approximate, converted at the ECB reference rate of 23 October 2026 (1 USD = 0.89342 EUR). Your final price is confirmed in your tailor-made quote. Every itinerary is private and can be changed.
| Included in our private tours | Not included |
|---|---|
| Private car and driver, and a private English-speaking guide as listed (guides in other languages on request) | International flights |
| Hotels with daily breakfast, twin or double room | Travel insurance (strongly recommended) |
| Meals, boat trips and entrance fees as listed in the itinerary | Vietnam e-visa fee |
| Airport pick-ups and transfers | Tips, drinks and personal expenses |
| 24/7 support from our team while you travel | Peak-season, Tet or gala-dinner surcharges where hotels apply them |
Vegetarian, vegan, coeliac/gluten-free and allergy-aware meals are arranged on request; we brief your hotels, cruise and restaurants in advance, and your guide carries a note in Vietnamese for any allergy. A street-food evening in Hanoi’s Old Quarter or a cooking class in Hoi An is a favourite with our Irish guests.
“It was amazing unforgettable organized full of activities special thanks to Emma who organized my tour.”
5★ review on Tripadvisor, September 2026 (read it on Tripadvisor) – the most recent review we could verify when we wrote this page. Metta Voyage is rated 4.9/5 on Tripadvisor, with 2,000+ international bookings for 10,100+ travellers. We only quote reviews you can check at the source.
No. As of 26 October 2026 there is no nonstop between Ireland and Vietnam. From Dublin you fly one stop via Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul, or via London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Paris or Frankfurt onto a Vietnam Airlines nonstop – about 15–20 hours in total.
Yes. Ireland is not on Vietnam’s visa-exemption list, so apply for the official e-visa at evisa.gov.vn: up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, government fee US$25 or US$50.
Yes. You can pay by SEPA transfer in euros to our company account in Germany (Banking Circle), just like a domestic euro payment. Confirm the details with your consultant by phone or WhatsApp before you transfer.
Vietnam is 7 hours ahead of Ireland in winter (from 25 October 2026) and 6 hours ahead in summer (from 28 March 2027). Our Hanoi office hours, 08:30–18:00 Vietnam time, are 01:30–11:00 in Ireland in winter.
At least two weeks: 14 days covers the north, centre and south, and three weeks lets you add Cambodia or Laos. Our 14-day North to South private tour starts from US$2,014 per person, about €1,800.
Tell us your dates, your home airport and who is travelling, and a travel consultant in Hanoi will send a free day-by-day itinerary with a full price within 24 hours. Call +44 7520 660929 or WhatsApp +84 812 247 572.
Metta Voyage is a Hanoi-based, licensed international tour operator (licence 01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT, verify on the national register), working with 869 partners across Vietnam and Indochina.
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Updated 26 October 2026 by the Metta Voyage team in Hanoi.
