Opening of flight route connecting Phu Quoc and Belarus

The first direct flight connecting the capital Minsk (Belarus) with the pearl island of Phu Quoc (Vietnam) had 281 passengers and 14 crew members.

At exactly 10:40 a.m. on October 12, after more than 10 hours of flight, flight number 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 the pearl island of Phu Quoc (Vietnam).

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

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to open Phu Quoc - Belarus flight route

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The welcoming ceremony was solemnly held at Phu Quoc airport with the participation of leaders of An Giang province and Phu Quoc special zone, representatives of Belavia airline, and strategic partners at home and abroad...

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

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

Water cannon ceremony to welcome flight BRU 8197 of national airline Belavia at Phu Quoc International Airport

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According to schedule, the Minsk - Phu Quoc route is operated periodically with a frequency of 10 flights per day, using modern wide-body A330-200 aircraft with a capacity of up to 300 passengers per flight.

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

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

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The opening of the flight route has even deeper significance as Phu Quoc will host APEC 2027 - the most important foreign affairs event in the Asia-Pacific region.

Mr. Nhan suggested that in order to maintain and effectively develop this route, local authorities need to create the most favorable conditions for airlines and tourists, strengthen connections, promote, and promote trade and investment. Belarus will continue to support and create conditions for businesses of both sides to coordinate in organizing promotional activities, cultural exchanges, tourism and trade.

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

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