Vietnam Airlines boosts Munich Airport’s status with direct flights to Vietnam

Monday, March 11, 2024

Vietnam Airlines is set to inaugurate its maiden flight from Munich Airport by the end of the summer schedule on October 2, 2024. This marks a significant expansion of its Asian flight offerings from Munich, with services operating twice weekly to both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The airline will deploy a Boeing B787-9 aircraft equipped with a convenient three-class seating arrangement, comprising Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class.

Flights bound for Hanoi will operate on Mondays and Saturdays, while those heading to Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, will depart on Tuesdays. Commencing December 2024, the frequency to Ho Chi Minh City will increase to two flights per week, adding Thursdays to the schedule. With this addition, Munich Airport becomes the fourth European destination in Vietnam Airlines’ route network, alongside Frankfurt, London-Heathrow, and Paris Charles de Gaulle.

“The new routes will expand our range of Asian connections and reinforce Munich Airport’s position as one of the leading aviation hubs in Europe. We are confident that these new direct flights will be very well received by our passengers and help to further enhance economic relations and cultural exchange between Bavaria and Vietnam,” said Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport. 

Vietnam has emerged as a highly sought-after holiday spot in Southeast Asia, ranking among the most visited countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The introduction of these new routes underscores the significance of German-Vietnamese economic ties and underscores Vietnam’s status as a key travel destination in Southeast Asia for both German and Bavarian markets. Notably, there exist numerous research and educational collaborations between Bavarian and Vietnamese universities, coupled with substantial investments from Bavarian companies in Vietnam.

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