The Ho Chi Minh City – Phuket, Thailand route has officially opened.

Mr. Le Hong Ha, General Director of Vietnam Airlines, emphasized that the launch of the Ho Chi Minh City – Phuket route, along with cooperation agreements with Thai partners, further affirms Vietnam Airlines' long-term commitment to expanding its ecosystem in the Thai market.

Vietnam Airlines has just announced that, within the framework of the Vietnam-Thailand Business Forum during the official visit to Thailand of General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietnam Airlines has launched a direct flight route between Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket.

In addition, the two sides exchanged memoranda of cooperation with many leading Thai partners in the fields of tourism and aviation.

Within the framework of the Vietnam-Thailand Business Forum during the official visit to Thailand of General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietnam Airlines announced the launch of a direct flight route between Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket. (Photo: VNA)

From July 2nd, 2026, Vietnam Airlines will operate direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket using Airbus A321 aircraft, with a frequency of 4 round-trip flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, bringing the total number of flights between the two countries to 67 flights per week.

The new route not only helps meet the growing demand for tourism and leisure between Vietnam and Thailand but also expands passenger connectivity through the Ho Chi Minh City hub to Vietnam Airlines' extensive network in Northeast Asia, Australia, and Europe.

Adding Phuket, one of Southeast Asia's leading resort destinations, to its international flight network further affirms Vietnam Airlines' strategy of expanding its presence in the Thai market, while effectively exploiting the growth potential of the ASEAN region.

In the field of aviation infrastructure and operations, Vietnam Airlines and the Airports of Thailand Corporation have signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at improving operational efficiency and enhancing passenger experience at key airports in Thailand. The two sides will strengthen connectivity for connecting passengers in Bangkok, share real-time flight status data, and implement joint promotional programs to boost travel demand between the two countries.

Regarding this collaboration, Mr. Le Hong Ha, General Director of Vietnam Airlines, emphasized: “The launch of the Ho Chi Minh City – Phuket route, along with cooperation agreements with Thai partners, further affirms Vietnam Airlines' long-term commitment to expanding its ecosystem in the Thai market.”

"This not only strengthens air connectivity, but the implemented collaborations also contribute to promoting tourism, trade, and investment exchanges between Vietnam and Thailand, while opening up new growth opportunities for Vietnam Airlines in Southeast Asia," Mr. Ha emphasized.

According to Mr. Ha, Thailand is currently one of Vietnam Airlines' key markets in Southeast Asia. From 1991 to April 2026, the airline operated nearly 100,000 flights on routes connecting Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang with Bangkok. These figures further affirm the important role of the Thai market in Vietnam Airlines' strategy of expanding its international flight network and strengthening regional connectivity.

Source: https://danviet.vn/chinh-thuc-mo-duong-bay-tphcm-phuket-thai-lan-d1430405.html