Vietjet unveils new Ho Chi Minh City – Chengdu route!

Monday, February 12, 2024

Vietjet Air, the largest private airline in Vietnam, celebrated the onset of the Lunar New Year with the launch of a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Chengdu. This new service aims to provide a convenient travel option for Chinese passengers during the Spring Festival, enhancing air connectivity between China and Vietnam. Additionally, it seeks to boost trade and tourism between the two nations and throughout the region.

Mr. Wei Huaxiang, the Consul General of China in Ho Chi Minh City, and Mr. Michael Hickey, Vietjet’s Chief Operating Officer, honored the welcome ceremony at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. They jointly greeted passengers on the inaugural flight, extending warm wishes for Vietjet’s new venture in the Year of the Dragon.

Mr. Wei Huaxiang, the Consul General of China in Ho Chi Minh City (center), joined by Mr. Michael Hickey, Vietjet’s Chief Operating Officer (right), and Nguyen Bac Toan, Vietjet’s Commercial Vice President, conducted the inaugural ceremony for the Ho Chi Minh City – Chengdu route at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The Chengdu – Ho Chi Minh City route operates with one daily return flight, amounting to seven round-trips weekly, with each leg lasting over four hours. Flights depart from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) at 00:50 local time, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City at 03:55 local time. Departures from Tan Son Nhat International Airport are scheduled for 19:10 local time, landing in Chengdu at 00:15 the following day, local time.

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Ho Chi Minh City, situated in southern Vietnam, serves as the country’s central municipality. Known as the “Little Paris of the East” among Chinese travelers, visitors can explore iconic landmarks such as Ben Thanh Market, the Central Post Office, and the Independence Palace, alongside indulging in authentic Vietnamese cuisine including Pho, Banh Mi, egg coffee, and more. Ho Chi Minh City also acts as a gateway to captivating destinations like Phu Quoc, Da Nang, Da Lat, all reachable within an hour’s flight due to Vietjet’s extensive network.

Chengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province, is renowned for its lively culture and famous cuisine, attracting tourists worldwide. With the Chengdu – Ho Chi Minh City route, Vietnamese travelers can explore Chengdu’s attractions at their leisure. Besides the Chengdu – Ho Chi Minh City route, Vietjet operates daily flights on the Shanghai – Ho Chi Minh City route, and serves numerous other Chinese cities including Hangzhou, Tianjin, Xi’an, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Nanjing, Shijiazhuang, Harbin, Lijiang, and more.

Passengers aboard the inaugural flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chengdu were warmly greeted with New Year wishes. Specifically, on the auspicious first morning of the Year of the Dragon, travelers flying with Vietjet at airports throughout Vietnam received cheerful greetings, heartfelt well-wishes, and lucky tokens from Vietjet leaders, staff, and cabin crews, fostering the spirit of joy and reunion during Tet holiday.

Traveling with Vietjet, passengers can savor a delectable array of Vietnamese and international cuisines, including Banh mi, Pho, dim sum, and more, expertly served by our professional and attentive cabin crews aboard our modern, environmentally conscious aircraft.

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