Vietjet holds jubilant celebration to launch two routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Phuket and Chiang Mai in Thailand

(Ho Chi Minh City, December 15, 2017)– Today, at Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietjet held a jubilant inaugural ceremony to celebrate the debut of the airline’s Ho Chi Minh City – Phuket (Thailand) route.

Beforehand, Vietjet also welcomed the first flight of Ho Chi Minh City – Chiang Mai (Thailand) route, which arrived to the great excitement of both passengers and onlookers. Both of these new routes serve the transportation and travel demands of local people and tourists while contributing to the promotion of trading and integration in the region.

The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. Manopchai Vongphakdi – Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Vietnam, leader of Aviation Administration of Vietnam, Culture, Sport and Tourism Department of Ho Chi Minh City and leaders of industries of Vietnam and Thailand. On the inaugural flight, passengers were thrilled to receive lovely, surprise gifts from Vietjet.

Ribbon cutting ceremony of launching two new routes: Ho Chi Minh City – Phuket and Ho Chi Minh City – Chiang Mai

Thailand Ambassador to Vietnam Manopchai Vongphakdi congratulates to Vietjet at the inaugural ceremony

Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism Bui Ta Hoang Vu participates in the inaugural ceremony and congratulates to Vietjet

Vietjet gives beautiful gifts to passengers in the first flight 

Passengers are warmly welcomed at Phuket International Airport

Inaugural flight Ho Chi Minh City – Chiang Mai

The Ho Chi Minh City – Phuket route operates a return flight every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday with around two hours per leg. Flights depart Ho Chi Minh City at 10:15 in the morning and arrive in Phuket at 12:10. Return flights take off at 13:05 in Phuket and lands in Ho Chi Minh City at 15:10.

The Ho Chi Minh City – Chiang Mai route operates a return flight every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday with a flight time of just under two hours per leg. Flights depart Ho Chi Minh City at 11:35 in the morning and arrive in Chiang Mai at 13:30. Return flights take off at 14:20 in Chiang Mai and land in Ho Chi Minh City at 16:25.

Tickets can be booked through all of Vietjet’s usual channels and especially during the ‘golden hours’ from 12:00 to 14:00 (GMT+7) with promotional air fares on the airline’s website www.vietjetair.com (also compatible with smartphones at https://m.vietjetair.com) or www.facebook.com/vietjetvietnam (just click the “Booking” tab). Customers can also call the Vietjet hotline +84 19001886 or visit any authorized domestic or international ticketing office/agent; Payment can be made immediately with debit or credit cards Visa/ MasterCard/ AMEX/ JCB/ KCP or an ATM card issued by one of 32 Vietnamese banks that have been registered for internet banking. 

By opening two more new routes, Vietjet now operates six flights to “the Land of Smiles” from Vietnam. Aiming to become a leading consumer airline, Vietjet has continually opened new routes while adding brand-new aircraft to its fleet, investing in modern technology and offering more added-on services and products to serve all customer’s demands. Since its establishment just a few years ago, Vietjet has continuously contributed to the community and created flying opportunities for tens of millions of domestic and international passengers.