Vietjet adds 1.4 million seats for the summer period and enhances international travel

To meet soaring demand during summer holidays, Vietjet is expanding its domestic routes in Vietnam by 35% and increasing night flights by 46%. Starting next month, the airline is set to launch four new non-stop services from Vietnam’s famous tourist destination, Phu Quoc Island, to Taichung and Kaohsiung and from Hanoi to Melbourne and Sydney.

During the peak summer season, Vietjet is providing an additional 1.4 million domestic tickets across destinations in Vietnam, representing a 35% increase. The airline has boosted flight frequencies on existing routes to major travel hubs such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Nha Trang, and has also introduced new routes between provincial cities.

Vietjet has also increased its number of night flights by 46%, amounting to 3,100 overnight services from hubs such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang to other provinces including Hai Phong, Vinh, and Thanh Hoa, with attractive low fare offers.

To meet the travel demand of international travellers during the summer, Vietjet also brings Phu Quoc Island closer to Taiwan with nonstop flights from Taichung and Kaohsiung. This makes Vietjet the only airline providing direct regular air services from Phu Quoc Island to Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. This expansion highlights Vietjet’s commitment to strengthening its flight network and enabling seamless travel between Vietnam and Taiwan, with flights linking Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc in Vietnam to major cities in Taiwan including Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, totalling nine direct services.

The Phu Quoc – Taichung route will commence operations on 13 June 2024, offering thrice – weekly service on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, lasting three hours and 30 minutes. The Kaohsiung – Phu Quoc route will be launched on 14 June 2024, operating four return flights per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, with a flight time of three hours and 15 minutes.

For Singaporean travellers, Vietjet’s expanded network offers exciting opportunities to explore Vietnam and beyond. After enjoying the vibrant cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Da Nang – directly accessible from Singapore – travellers can easily extend their journey to the picturesque island of Phu Quoc. With Vietjet’s new direct flights from Phu Quoc to Taichung and Kaohsiung, Singaporeans can seamlessly continue their adventure to Taiwan, making the most of Vietjet’s comprehensive and convenient flight network.

International travellers visiting Phu Quoc can enjoy the visa exemption scheme with stays of up to 30 days. In recent years, the island of Phu Quoc has emerged as a tourism destination, with international arrivals growing at an impressive 200% year-over-year growth during the first quarter of 2024.

Additionally, Vietjet is enhancing Vietnam – Australia connectivity with the launch of twice – weekly services from Hanoi to Melbourne, as well as the Hanoi to Sydney, beginning in the first week of June. These direct routes will reduce travel times significantly and offer more affordable travel options.