Vietjet announces to open new international routes to and fro Hai Phong aimed at attracting more investment, tourists and promoting local economic growth

(Ho Chi Minh City, September 19th, 2016) – Today at Hai Phong Investment Promotion Conference, Vietjet Air Chairwoman Nguyen Thanh Ha revealed the airline operation plan for its two newest international routes departing from Hai Phong for Seoul in Korea and Bangkok in Thailand, respectively. The new routes will add up to a total of 09 routes operated by Vietjet from Cat Bi airport.

The announcement was under the witness of His Excellency Nguyen Xuan Phuc – Vietnamese Prime Minister, leaders of Hai Phong City and authorities from Ministry of Transport and other governmental agencies.

Speaking at the signing, Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thanh Ha said, “Thanks to its favourable geographic location and its being at the socio – economic center of North – Eastern region in Vietnam, Hai Phong City enjoys many good conditions to develop its tourism, especially the set of goods and services oriented to international tourists.” She added, “With our continuously expanding network, we do believe that the new international routes will not only facilitate Hai Phong people and tourists in their travel plans to international destinations on safe, modern and civilized air services but also help to boost trade and economic exchange among Hai Phong and its partners, and local’s foreign investment growth.

The Hai Phong City – Seoul route will be commenced from December 12, 2016 on every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday with a flying time of around five hours per leg. Flights depart from Hai Phong City at 23:45 and arrive in Seoul at 06:00 (local time). Return flights from Seoul take off at 07:15 (local time) and land in Hai Phong City at 10:40.

The Hai Phong City – Bangkok route will be commenced from November 09, 2016 on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday with a flying time of around one hour and fifty minutes per leg. Flights depart from Hai Phong City at 18:05 and arrive in Bangkok at 19:55 (local time). Return flights from Bangkok take off at 15:20 (local time) and land in Hai Phong City at 17:10.

Up to August 30, 2016, Vietjet has commenced more than 10,000 flights which carried nearly two million passengers safely on its seven local and international routes to and fro Cat Bi airport. The airline is accounting for the largest segment of total air travel passengers to and fro the city.