Vietnam Airlines opens direct flight connecting Vietnam and the Philippines

Vietnam Airlines Corporation has just launched a direct flight between Vietnam and the Philippines, marking its position as the first Vietnamese airline to open a direct flight to this beautiful island nation.

The inaugural flight, numbered VN648, departed from Ho Chi Minh City at 0:50 on June 17 and landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila at 4:20 the same day.

Vietnam Airlines operates a total of 7 flights per week between Vietnam and the Philippines. Specifically, the Ho Chi Minh City-Manila route has a frequency of 4 flights/week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The Hanoi-Manila route has a frequency of 3 flights/week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Vietnam Airlines flights to and from the Philippines will be operated at Terminal T1, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila.

The Philippines is one of Vietnam Airlines’ potential markets. The airline will serve tourists, business travelers, as well as the community of nearly 30,000 Vietnamese living in the Philippines and about 7,000 Filipinos residing in Vietnam.

Over the years, Vietnam has become an increasingly attractive destination for Filipino tourists thanks to its geographical proximity, reasonable travel costs and rich culture. With a short distance, Filipino tourists can easily explore beautiful beaches, famous landscapes and unique cultural experiences in the S-shaped country.

On the contrary, the Philippines is also an ideal destination for Vietnamese tourists with many beautiful islands and clear blue beaches. In particular, the capital Manila is famous for its combination of ancient and modern, bringing interesting experiences to tourists.

In recent years, the strategic partnership between Vietnam and the Philippines has been developing well. The opening of direct flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Manila by Vietnam Airlines not only opens up many opportunities for tourism and trade development but also contributes to promoting economic, cultural and social development between the two Southeast Asian countries.