Vietjet announces first-ever direct routes between Vietnam and New Delhi; Offers tickets from INR 9

New routes, from New Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, to operate in the first week of December 2019

New Delhi, August 20, 2019: Vietjet, a new-age airline from Vietnam, has announced its operations of direct flights between India and Vietnam. The new routes are the first-ever non-stop flights from New Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. To celebrate the launch, the airline is offering super-saving tickets priced INR 9 onwards, during its three 'golden days’ - a special promotion by the airline from August 20 to 22, 2019.

Commencing on December 6, 2019, the New Delhi - Ho Chi Minh City route will operate four return flights per week on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Meanwhile, the Hanoi - New Delhi route will operate three return flights per week on every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, starting December 7, 2019. 

Announcing the first routes to India, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Son, Vietjet’s Vice President, said, “We are delighted to extend our services to India and launch our direct flights between the two countries. India is one of our priority markets and an important addition to our growing network. In line with our commitment to offer Indian travellers a seamless travel experience with great comfort, we are elated to introduce our world-class offerings and winning hospitality onboard with advanced technology and modern aircrafts.”

The direct flights from New Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi by Vietjet will further propel trade and tourism opportunities in both the countries. Moreover, the new routes will connect India to Vietjet’s expansive flight network across Southeast Asia and East Asia countries including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, Japan and China, among others.

As the first airline in Vietnam to operate as a new-age airline, Vietjet brings exciting flying opportunities by offering flexible, cost-saving ticket fares and diversified services to its customers. Flying under the banner of “safety, happiness, affordability and punctuality” as its core values, Vietjet creates memorable flying experiences for its passengers with its new aircrafts, comfortable seats, courteous staff and crew, and a specially crafted menu with a choice of nine delectable meals. The airline also provides customers with beneficial add-on services not only during the flight but also before and after each flight.

Vietnam boasts of lush mountains, bustling cities and golden sand beaches along with various UNESCO-listed world heritage sites, providing an enthralling experience to Indian travellers. Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, is a buzzing hub of culture, history and tantalizing cuisine. On the other hand, Ho Chi Minh City is a high-octane city of commerce and culture offering the best of both, ranging from towering skyscrapers to tree-lined streets with ageing villa, and Haute cuisine to humble street food.

The new routes give an opportunity to travellers from both the countries to live unforgettable experiences, rich with history and culture, where one can discover hidden treasures, incredible heritage sites, colorful festivals and sacred monuments.

Customers can book tickets via the website www.vietjetair.com or by using the Vietjet Air mobile app for the travel period between December 6, 2019 to March 28, 2020 (**). The flights from Ho Chi Minh City will depart at 19:00 and arrive in New Delhi at 22:50. The return flights will take off from New Delhi at 23:50 and land in Ho Chi Minh City at 06:10 (All in local times). Flights from Hanoi will fly at 19:10 and arrive in New Delhi at 22:50. The return flights will take off from New Delhi at 23:50 and land in Hanoi at 05:20 (All in local times).

(*) Excluding taxes, fees

(**) Excluding national holidays

About Vietjet:

Vietjet is the first airline in Vietnam to operate as a new-age airline offering flexible, cost-saving ticket fares and diversified services to meet customers’ demands. It provides not only transport services but also uses the latest e-commerce technologies to offer various products and services for consumers. Vietjet is a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. Vietjet was named “Best Ultra Low-Cost Airline 2018 - 2019” and awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars in 2018 and 2019 by the world’s only safety and product rating website AirlineRatings.com. The airline has also been listed as one of the world's 50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in 2018.

Currently, Vietjet operates around 400 flights daily, carrying more than 80 million passengers to date, with 129 routes covering destinations across Vietnam and international destinations such as Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia and Cambodia.