Launch of a flight route connecting Phu Quoc and Belarus.

The first direct flight connecting Minsk (Belarus) with Phu Quoc Island (Vietnam) carried 281 passengers and 14 crew members.

At exactly 10:40 AM on October 12th, after more than 10 hours of flying, flight BRU 8197 of the national airline Belavia (Belarusian Airlines) landed at Phu Quoc International Airport, marking the first direct flight connecting the capital Minsk (Belarus) with Phu Quoc Island (Vietnam).

According to information from Phu Quoc International Airport, there were 281 passengers on this flight along with 14 crew members.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the Phu Quoc - Belarus flight route.

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The welcoming ceremony for the flight was held solemnly at Phu Quoc airport with the participation of leaders of An Giang province and Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone, representatives of Belavia airline, and strategic partners from both domestic and international sources.

After completing immigration procedures, tourists have about 10 days to enjoy the services and beautiful scenery of Phu Quoc, a tourist paradise.

This flight is the result of a collaboration between Amega Travel and DHT Aviation. The two companies have worked closely with Belavia Airlines to provide a convenient, safe, and high-quality journey for travelers from Belarus to Vietnam.

A water cannon salute ceremony was held to welcome Belavia national airline flight BRU 8197 at Phu Quoc International Airport.

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According to the schedule, the Minsk - Phu Quoc route operates regularly with a frequency of one flight every 10 days, using modern wide-body A330-200 aircraft with a capacity of up to 300 passengers per flight.

Speaking at the welcoming ceremony for the flight, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nhan, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the An Giang Provincial Party Committee, said that the Minsk - Phu Quoc route will open up new areas of cooperation, shortening the distance between Southeast Asia and Central and Eastern Europe; creating conditions for tourists, businesses and investors from Belarus to get closer to Vietnam, and at the same time helping Vietnamese goods, agricultural products and industrial products reach the Belarusian and European markets more easily.

The first visitors set foot on the pearl island of Phu Quoc.

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The launch of this flight route holds even deeper significance as Phu Quoc will host APEC 2027 – a leading diplomatic event in the Asia-Pacific region.

Mr. Nhan suggested that, in order to maintain and effectively develop this flight route, local authorities should create the most favorable conditions for airlines and tourists, strengthen linkages, promote trade, and facilitate investment. The Belarusian side should continue to support and create conditions for businesses from both sides to cooperate in organizing promotional activities, cultural exchanges, tourism, and trade.

"I believe that, with the attention of the leaders of both countries and the support of businesses, the Minsk-Phu Quoc route will operate 'stable, safe, and efficient,' becoming a bridge of friendship and a symbol of strong cooperation between Vietnam and Belarus," Mr. Nhan said.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/khai-truong-duong-bay-ket-noi-phu-quoc-va-belarus-185251012115034846.htm