Transit SGN or HAN?

[risaka]

I’m looking to fly VN from BKK to PUS in J. There’s a choice between transiting in SGN or HAN in the late evening..
The transit duration is around 2-4 hours for both options.
Any tips or insights would be appreciated.

 

[Flyfrequently]

Recent experience flying J on VN HKG-SGN late evening @risaka our arrival (not transit) the place was chaotic!

 

[JackMiles]

I have not transited at either airport, only arrived/departed, but generally speaking SGN would be busier. It might also have a bit more by way of amenities and facilities airside but neither airport has much in that respect. There's a VN Lotus Lounge at both. SGN, being the bigger airport, might be a better lounge but I'm not sure, and I would not expect too much from either one.
I would probably pick HAN, all else being equal, but I also would not use this difference as the deciding factor on which flights to choose.

 

[risaka]

Thanks. Both J flights to PUS have full lie flat seat on the 787 and the arrival time are like 30mins apart. Hence wanted to see whether which 2 ports trumps the other in terms of transit, lounge etc...

 

[OZDUCK]

We transited both in 2023 and for me Hanoi was less chaotic. Still not a great experience. I don't think either lounge is much better. As risaka said there seemed to be more facilities airside in SGN.

Both were adequate but we got to the lounge quicker in Hanoi.

 

[jase05]

More facilities in the terminal at SGN but have transited through both a few times and would choose HAN every time.
SGN can have its good days but it is utter chaos more often than not.
Lounges are pretty similar experiences IMO

 

[clifford]

HAN is just a much nicer place.

 

[risaka]

Just reporting back on this, the transfer experience at SGN was fine, the queue was quite short note this was around midnight.