Food and drinks

Food

  • Vietnam Airlines does not restrict foods (except for odorous foods). Food carried in carry-on/checked baggage should follow the regulations on weight, size and number of pieces of carry-on/checked baggage.
  • It is recommended that odorous foods should be put in checked baggage. Some other airlines shall not accept transporting odorous baggage. If your itinerary involves another airlines, you should check the carrier's regulations on odorous baggage.

Drinks

  • Vietnam Airlines does not restrict drinks (except for alcoholic foods). Drinks carried in carry-on/checked baggage should follow the regulations on weight, size and number of pieces of carry-on/checked baggage.
  • Alcoholic drinks carried in carry-on and checked baggage should satisfy the following regulations:
    1. Alcoholic drinks with no more than 24% of alcohol concentration: no restrictions.
    2. Drinks with an alcohol concentration from over 24% to 70% must be stored in the manufacturer's container, with seals and labels; the container does not exceed 5 liters, and each passenger shall carry no more than 5 liters (in both carry-on and checked baggage).
    3. Drinks with alcohol concentration above 70%: prohibited for transportation.

On international flights, passengers should follow the regulations of Vietnam Airlines (for alcoholic drinks and odorous foods mentioned above) as well as the conditions of the arrival country.