VietJet expands routes to China, South Korea

Vietjet said it has launched the inaugural direct service from Ho Chi Minh City to Xi’an, China, and introduced the Nha Trang – Daegu, South Korea, route. The introduction of the Nha Trang – Daegu route coincides with Vietjet’s 10th anniversary of successful operations between Vietnam and South Korea. Starting 27 October 2024, the service linking Vietnam’s coastal city Nha Trang to South Korea’s fourth-largest city Daegu will operate seven round trips per week, further enhancing Vietjet’s extensive flight network between the two countries. Vietjet currently holds the largest capacity between Vietnam and South Korea, connecting Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, and Da Lat with Seoul, Busan, and Daegu. Over the past decade, Vietjet has facilitated convenient travel between the two countries, transporting ten million passengers across 37 regular and charter services, significantly contributing to economic, investment, tourism, and cultural exchanges. Additionally, on 1 July, Vietjet expands its footprint in China with nonstop flights from Vietnam’s largest metropolis, Ho Chi Minh City, to China’s prominent historical city, Xi’an. Vietjet is the sole airline offering this direct connection with four round trips per week, following the launch of Shanghai and Chengdu services earlier this year. These developments align with increasing demand in international air travel and cargo markets across Asia-Pacific, driven by global economic activities. In May, airlines in the region transported 27.9 million passengers, marking a significant 23.9% year-on-year increase, as reported by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]