Vietjet announces new routes

Vietjet has officially launched three new routes connecting Vietnam and the Philippines: Ho Chi Minh City – Cebu, Hanoi – Cebu, and Ho Chi Minh City – Clark. The new services further expand Vietjet’s international network while strengthening connectivity and creating fresh opportunities for tourism, trade and cultural exchange between the two countries and across the region. Each route operates three round-trip flights per week, offering travelers more convenient ways to explore new destinations. VietJet to pay lessor $250 million after court-ordered asset freeze Together with Vietjet’s existing Ho Chi Minh City – Manila service, the three new routes strengthen the airline’s connections to key economic and tourism hubs across the Philippines. Travelers can now enjoy even more opportunities to discover Cebu’s beautiful islands, world-class diving spots and vibrant local culture, while the new Clark service offers convenient access to a growing economic and urban center north of Manila, as well as exciting destinations across Central and Northern Luzon, the Philippines’ largest island. Vietjet is now the only airline operating direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Clark International Airport. For Filipino travelers, the new routes open up more ways to experience Vietnam, a captivating destination known for its rich cultural heritage, flavorful cuisine and vibrant cities. From Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietjet’s extensive network makes it easy to explore Vietnam’s most popular destinations and connect onward to international destinations including Australia, the Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, India, Japan, South Korea and China. Vietjet expands Vietnam–Japan connectivity During the official visit to Japan by Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietjet today announced its new direct Da Nang–Osaka route in celebration of the Vietnam–Japan Tourism Cooperation Year 2027–2028. The new service will further expand the airline’s network and strengthen air links between the two countries’ most dynamic tourism and economic hubs. The Da Nang–Osaka route is scheduled to commence operations on December 20, 2026, with four round-trip flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, operated by modern Airbus A321 aircraft. The new route will further strengthen Vietjet’s network between the two countries. It will enhance air connectivity, encourage two-way visitor flows and create more opportunities for cooperation between localities and businesses in both countries. With their beautiful natural landscapes, distinctive cultural heritage, rich culinary traditions and diverse tourism offerings, Da Nang and Osaka offer visitors a wealth of experiences and serve as gateways to other attractive destinations. Since launching scheduled services to Japan in 2018, Vietjet has continuously expanded its network, bringing destinations in the two countries closer together. The airline operates 138 flights per week and has served 22 routes between Vietnam and Japan since commencing operations, including both scheduled and charter services. Its network has connected 17 destinations in Japan, with more than 4.8 million passengers carried on 27,400 flights between the two countries. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]