Getting four golfers, four hard-shell golf travel cases, and four suitcases through international customs and onto domestic connecting flights is where poorly planned golf trips run into trouble. Checking three logistics items before departure will keep your group moving smoothly from the arrival gate to the first tee.
Airline & vehicle logistics cheat sheet for Vietnam golf trips
| Airline / Transport | Golf bag policy & weight limit | Booking advice for golfers |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Airlines (Domestic & Int'l) | Counts as 1 standard checked piece up to 23 kg (Economy Classic/Flex) or 32 kg (Business) | Best choice for domestic hops (HAN to DAD, DAD to SGN, SGN to PQC) |
| VietJet Air & Bamboo Airways | Must pre-book "Sports Equipment / Oversized Baggage" (20 kg or 30 kg tier) | Purchase online at least 24 hours before flight; airport counter fees are steep |
| Singapore Airlines / Cathay / Qantas / Emirates | Included within standard 25 kg to 30 kg checked weight allowance (or 1 piece concept) | Remove extra rangefinder batteries (lithium cells must go in carry-on) |
| 2 to 4 Golfers Ground Vehicle | 16-Seat Ford Transit or Hyundai Solati Luxury Van | Standard 7-seat airport SUVs cannot fit 4 passengers + 4 golf bags + 4 suitcases |
| 5 to 12 Golfers Ground Vehicle | 29-Seat Thaco / County Coach (or 2x 16-Seat Luxury Vans) | Provides under-floor or dedicated rear luggage bays for all travel covers |
1. Vietnam 45-day visa-free entry vs. 90-day E-Visa
Passport holders from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Japan, and South Korea enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days. Citizens of ASEAN nations (including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia) enjoy 21-to-30-day visa-free entry.
Golfers travelling on Australian, New Zealand, US, Canadian, Indian, Irish, or Swiss passports should apply online via the official Vietnam Immigration portal (evisa.gov.vn) for a 90-day Single-Entry (US$25) or Multiple-Entry (US$50) E-Visa at least two weeks before departure. The one exception is Phu Quoc Island: any international traveller flying directly into and out of Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) without visiting mainland Vietnam receives an automatic 30-day island visa exemption.
2. Domestic flights with golf bags (Vietnam Airlines vs. VietJet)
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If your group is combining Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, you will take one or two 80-minute domestic flights. When booking those domestic sectors, pay close attention to fare classes.
On full-service carrier Vietnam Airlines, Economy Classic and Economy Flex tickets include one 23-kilogram piece of checked luggage (and Business Class includes 32 kilograms), which covers a standard golf travel bag containing 14 clubs, shoes, and two dozen balls. On low-cost carrier VietJet Air, base fares include zero checked baggage, and golf bags are classified as Oversized Sports Equipment even if you buy a regular 20kg suitcase add-on. Always pre-book the specific "Sports Equipment" tier online to avoid delays at the domestic check-in desk.
3. Why 4 golfers need a 16-seat van in Vietnam
A common mistake among self-booked four-balls landing at Da Nang (DAD), Hanoi (HAN), or Saigon (SGN) is ordering a "7-seater SUV" on a ride-hailing app. In Vietnam, 7-seater taxis are compact crossovers (such as a Mitsubishi Xpander or Toyota Veloz). With four adults inside, the rear cargo area holds at most two golf travel covers.
Every curated itinerary on GolfBookingTour.com automatically assigns a private 16-seat Ford Transit or Hyundai Solati luxury van (or a 9-seat VIP DCar Limousine with dedicated rear luggage bay) for groups of 2 to 6 golfers. That way, all four hard-shell golf bags and four large suitcases ride safely in the back while your group stretches out in reclining air-conditioned seats.