British newspaper commented that the airport expansion will help Phu Quoc "shorten the distance" with Bali and Phuket.

The Sun - one of the most widely read newspapers in the UK, is "overwhelmed" by the increasing demand for flights to Phu Quoc from international visitors, predicting that the island will soon surpass Bali and Phuket.

The UK's leading newspaper pointed out that Phu Quoc's natural beauty is the reason why it attracts international visitors. The Sun praised the beauty of Phu Quoc, saying that the island is known as "Pearl Island" due to its stunning appearance and fine white sand beaches, in addition to its long history of pearl farming. Not only that, The Sun also suggested that visitors experience things that cannot be found anywhere else in the world , such as taking the Guinness record-breaking 3-wire cable car to Hon Thom Island to see the panoramic view of the sea and sky south of Phu Quoc Island.

Hon Thom Cable Car has been continuously praised and admired by international media since its launch.

"The island has long been known for its natural beauty, but the expansion of the airport and the launch of a new airline named after the island will turn this destination into a "new paradise" for international tourists," The Sun commented.

The British newspaper also pointed out that the biggest difficulty for visitors from the UK and European countries to be able to come to Phu Quoc is the lack of direct flights, making airfares expensive, but the reasonable cost of accommodation and food is the reason why this island is worth flying to with many transit stops. "However, with the participation of Sun Group in launching a new airline and expanding the airport, Phu Quoc will change the game" , The Sun commented on the future of Phu Quoc.

International visitors are increasingly aware of Phu Quoc thanks to its unique experiences, such as two nightly fireworks displays at Sunset Town.

The demand for flights to Phu Quoc is increasing as in the first 9 months of 2025, Phu Quoc welcomed nearly 1.6 million international visitors, an increase of 1.8 times over the same period last year and reaching 135% of the yearly plan. Currently, the airport is in the process of expansion to increase its capacity to 20 million passengers per year, 4.5 times the current capacity. By 2050, Phu Quoc International Airport is expected to welcome about 50 million passengers per year.

Perspective of Phu Quoc International Airport expansion project

In addition to The Sun, recently, the British news site Express also gave Phu Quoc "winged" compliments, saying that the island is an ideal choice in Southeast Asia, instead of Thailand, which is too familiar to tourists. In addition to its natural beauty, Express also assessed that Phu Quoc's appeal comes from its special experiences. Having both local cultural experiences and unique experiences in the world at reasonable prices are factors that make British tourists choose Phu Quoc.

With continuous appearances in prestigious newspapers around the world and through spectacular growth in tourist numbers, Phu Quoc is gradually closing the gap, even quickly surpassing other famous islands in the region such as Bali or Phuket, ready to become a "new paradise" - as The Sun newspaper commented.

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