The ceremony marking this new route service milestone took place at Tan Son That International Airport and Wattay International Airport, graced by leaders from by leaders from Consul General of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in Ho Chi Minh City, Department of Civil Aviation of Laos (DCAL), Airports of Laos (AOL), Wattay International Airport and Vietjet. They extended their congratulations to Vietjet for this innovative service and welcomed the first passengers on the debut flights.

Four return flights per week between Ho Chi Minh City and Vientiane 

Vietjet operates four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, offering direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Vientiane under two hours. Flights taking off from Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane departs at 5pm (Singapore time) and arrives at 6:45pm (Singapore time), while flights from Vientiane departs at 7:45pm (Singapore time) and arrives in Ho Chi Minh City at 9:45pm (Singapore time).

Nguyen Thanh Son, Vietjet Vice President, said: “The new service connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane not only shortens the travel time between Vietnam and Laos but also expands Vientiane’s air connectivity to destinations in the region and the world through Vietjet’s international flight network. We will continue to offer more affordable airfares on our modern, new fleet and excellent services.”

For Singapore Market 

For my readers in Singapore, Vietjet is offering promotional airfares from as low as SGD80 (USD60) / one-way (including taxes and fees) from 1st March to 8th March 2024 as part of their celebration for the launch of this new Ho Chi Minh – Vientiane route, and other destinations in Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, South Asia and beyond. Travellers can grab these offers at www.vietjetair.com or the Vietjet Air app and plan their flights from 1st April to 31st October, 2024 (terms and conditions apply). 

For Malaysia Market 

For my readers in Malaysia, Vietjet is offering promotional airfares from as low as RM120 all-in from 1st March to 8th March 2024 as part of their celebration for the launch of this new route. These special fares are available for the Ho Chi Minh City – Vientiane route and various Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, South Asia destinations, and more. Guests can secure these offers by visiting www.vietjetair.com or using the Vietjet Air app, for travel scheduled from 1st April to 31st October, 2024 (terms and conditions apply).

Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam’s regional economic, cultural and tourist centre

Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s regional economic, cultural and tourist centre. They are known for its unique cultural features, vibrant modern lifestyle, historical landmarks, culinary delights. 

Food lovers will love and indulge into Vietnamese cuisine, from Pho and Banh Mi to fresh seafood and delectable street food. Ho Chi Minh City is also a transportation hub, offering seamless connectivity to many destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

With this new Ho Chi Minh City and Vientiane route, travellers from Singapore and Malaysia can explore and enjoy Vietnam’s rich culture, local practices, and delicious Vietnamese cuisine before embarking on their next journey to Vientiane. Vientiane is Laos’ biggest city and its capital, located on the Mekong River. It’s known for its beautiful scenery, ancient sites, famous buildings, temples, festivals, and tasty local food. 

Fly with Vietjet!

Fly with Vietjet to explore the world, relish joyful and inspiring flights on modern, environmentally friendly aircraft. Enjoy friendly flight crews and experience top-notch service products. Don’y forget to savour the rich flavours of Vietnamese traditional cuisines, along with global options. 

Have a good flight with Vietjet! 

* Information and pictures courtesy of Vietjet Air, Rothman & Roman (Singapore) and Go Communications (Malaysia) *

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Additional flights and additional seats

Vietjet has recently added nearly 750 flights, providing 154,800 additional seats to serve rising demand during the peak travel period around the region. This capacity boost primarily focuses on services departing from Vietnam’s largest city of Ho Chi Minh, catering to travellers going home for the holidays in the Northern and Central provinces such as Hanoi, Tuy Hoa (Phu Yen), Chu Lai (Quang Nam), Dong Hoi (Quang Binh), Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh), Da Nang, Hue, Vinh (Nghe An), Thanh Hoa, and Hai Phong. 

This increased flight capacity will also cater to the increasing travel demand to and from Vietnam’s top tourist destinations, such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phu Quoc, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Da Lat. International travel is expected to peak during this time as travellers make use of their long holidays in Vietnam, China, South Korea, and Singapore. The surge in international travel during Chinese Lunar New Year period is notable, as travellers ride on their extended Lunar New Year holiday break in Vietnam, Malaysia, China, South Korea, and Singapore for spring travels.

Expanded International Flight Network

Vietjet has proactively expanded its international flight network in the last two months, they have added destinations like Shanghai, Vientiane, Siem Reap (Cambodia), Busan (South Korea), Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide (Australia). Singaporeans can now enjoy a journey to Vietnam and experience the culture and festivities in destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi before continuing the next leg of their journey to the multiple destinations offered by Vietjet. Furthermore, on the first day of the Lunar New Year (10 February 2024), Vietjet will also commence the direct service linking Ho Chi Minh City with Chengdu in China. These new destinations diversify options for Vietnamese, Singaporean, Malaysian and other international travellers. 

Remarkable Growth for Vietjet in 2023

 In 2023, Vietjet experienced remarkable growth, operating 133,000 flights and catering to 25.3 million passengers onboard (excluding Vietjet Thailand), reflecting a significant Year-on-Year (YoY) surge of 183%. Of these passengers, more than 7.6 million travelled on international flights. The airline also continued to expand its flight network, introducing 33 new international and domestic routes, bringing the total number of routes to 125, including 80 international and 45 domestic routes. 

* Information and pictures courtesy of Vietjet, Rothman & Roman (Singapore) and GO Communications (Malaysia) *

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