Vietjet steadily expands network to Northeast Asia with the launch of Da Lat - Seoul route

(Ho Chi Minh City, January 16, 2020) – Following the launch of Can Tho – Seoul route and the annoucement of five new routes to Japan, new-age carrier Vietjet has commenced its latest international route connecting Da Lat – the famous tourist destination in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, and Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. The new route continues to expand the airline’s network to Northeast Asia. Passengers on the inaugural flights between Da Lat and Seoul were also surprised when they received lovely souvenirs from Vietjet staff.

The Da Lat – Seoul (Incheon) operates four return flights weekly from January 15, 2020. The flight departs from Da Lat at 17:10 and arrives in 23:55; the return flight takes off from Incheon at 2:30 and lands in Da Lat at 5:50 (All in local times). Tickets are up for grabs via all sales channels, at www.vietjetair.com or Vietjet Air mobile app or ticket agents.

Vietjet Vice President Nguyen Thanh Son said: “We are very excited to constantly launch new direct routes connecting Vietnam and South Korea and proud with our expanding flight network between the two countries since first operation in 2014. Two new routes linking Da Lat and Can Tho with Seoul (Incheon) commencing respectively on January 15 and 16 will bring new journey for locals in the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta of Vietnam to visit the famous destination and big transport hub’s of Asia. In return, travelers from Korea can have more options to explore the romantic city of Da Lat and the prosperous river region in Can Tho, those among the top favorite destinations in Vietnam. We hope to bring our passengers more exciting experiences on our world’s most modern fleet with good records for safety, technical reliability, served by dedicated, friendly cabin crews, with highly convenient travel options at suitable times and affordable ticket”

South Korea’s beautiful capital Seoul has always been a favorite tourist destination for tourists thanks to its developed entertainment industry, traditional cultural features, and numerous of shopping centers. Incheon International Airport is also one of Asia’s major transport hubs with dense connections to the Americas, Europe, etc.

As the capital city of Lam Dong Province, Da Lat is famous for its beautiful landscape with surrounding forests, a romantic touch thanks to its lakes, valleys and waterfalls and year-round cool weather. The “flower city” is not only a desired place for honey moon trip, but also well-loved by young people for weekend get-away and a popular destination for couples and families.

Adding the two new routes, Vietjet now has 11 direct routes, 480 flights per month, operating the most flights connecting Vietnam and South Korea, including Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City/Hai Phong/Da Nang/ Nha Trang/Phu Quoc/Can Tho/Da Lat - Seoul, Hanoi/Nha Trang - Busan and Da Nang-Daegu. The new routes will not only meet the increased demand for air travel, but also contributing to the development of tourism, trading and cultural exchanges between the two countries and in the region.