Vietjet announces new route linking Phu Quoc with Seoul (South Korea)

(Seoul - South Korea, December 7, 2018) – Today at the Korea-Vietnam Business and Investment Forum in Seoul, held during the Chairperson of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan’s official visit to South Korea, Vietjet held a special ceremony to announce the airline’s new route linking Phu Quoc Island with Seoul.

Vietjet chairwoman Nguyen Thanh Ha makes remarks on launching Vietjet’s Phu Quoc-Seoul route at Vietnam-South Korea Business and Investment Forum in Seoul

The event was witnessed by Chairperson of the National Assembly of Vietnam Ms Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Speaker of Korea’s National Assembly Mr. Moon Hee Sang, Vietjet Chairwoman Ms Nguyen Thanh Ha and several high-ranking South Korean and Vietnamese dignitaries.

The Phu Quoc – Seoul route will operate daily return flights from December 22th, 2018. With a flight time of around 5.5 hours per leg, a flight will depart from Phu Quoc at 15:30 and arrive at Seoul at 22:45 each day. The return flight will take off from Seoul at 01:45 and land in Phu Quoc at 05:35 (all local times). Tickets for the Phu Quoc - Seoul route are now on sale at www.vietjetair.com.

Vietjet Vice president Nguyen Thi Thuy Binh (middle), Vietnam Ambassador to South Korea Nguyen Vu Tu (right) and South Korea Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Do Hyon (left) join in a new route opening ceremony with the witness of Vietnam National Assembly chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Speaker of South Korea National Assembly Moon Hee Sang, Vietjet leader representatives and several high-ranking Korean and Vietnam dignitaries.

Ms Nguyen Thanh Ha, Chairwoman of Vietjet, said: “Vietjet was the first airline that offered flights to Phu Quoc International Airport in 2012 and in 2013, we launched the first flight linking South Korea and Vietnam. Since then, Vietjet has quickly gained the trust and love of locals, the business community and tourists travelling between the two countries while also actively contributing to the promotion of trade and tourism between the two countries and across the region. The airline has carried more than two million passengers between South Korea and Vietnam, among those many were first-time flyers. We will continue to offer flying opportunities to all locals and tourists with routes connecting destinations in these two countries.”

Vietjet Vice president Nguyen Thi Thuy Binh (middle), Vietnam Ambassador to South Korea Nguyen Vu Tu (right) and South Korea Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Do Hyon (left) join in a new route opening ceremony with the witness of Vietnam National Assembly chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Speaker of South Korea National Assembly Moon Hee Sang, Vietjet leader representatives and several high-ranking Korean and Vietnam dignitaries.

Dubbed “the Pearl Island”, Phu Quoc belongs to the southern province of Kien Giang, and covers an area of about 570 square kilometers, making it the largest island in Vietnam. As a well-known tourist spot, Phu Quoc has attracted strong levels of investment in hotels and resorts in recent years.

With this new service linking Phu Quoc and South Korea, Vietjet has not only created more convenient traveling opportunities to locals and tourists in both countries but will also further fly the flag for this stunning island, contributing to more investment and tourism growth future.

All across Asia, Vietjet has become a leading and favorite airline thanks to its promotional programs and exciting entertainment activities, especially during festive seasons.

In addition to the airline’s high-quality services, diverse ticket classes, and affordable tickets, Vietjet also creates memorable flying experiences for passengers on new aircraft with comfy seats, delicious hot meals served by beautiful and friendly cabin crew, and many other attractive added-on services.

The airline currently operates seven other routes between South Korea and Vietnam, including Seoul – Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City/Hai Phong/Da Nang/Nha Trang, Hanoi - Busan and Danang – Daegu.