Every month 10,000 Central Asian tourists 'land' in Da Nang

At noon on April 27, flight number C65539 from Tashkent (Uzbekistan) landed at Da Nang airport, bringing more than 180 passengers to visit and experience tourism services in Da Nang city.

Passengers on the first flight from Tashkent (Uzbekistan) to Da Nang were warmly welcomed by representatives of the Department of Tourism, Da Nang International Airport, International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company... with a water cannon ceremony when the plane entered the parking lot, traditional art performances, vibrant cheerleaders, flowers and souvenirs...

Passengers expressed their impression of the city's warm welcome and were eager to explore typical destinations, including famous beaches, and experience the unique culture and cuisine of Da Nang.

Passengers getting off the plane are welcomed and given gifts at the international arrivals terminal.

PHOTO: NGUYEN TU

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong, Chairwoman of Prestige DMC Vietnam Company, the flight from Tashkent (Uzbekistan) to Da Nang is chartered from April 27 to October 31.

In the initial phase, the flight will operate with a frequency of 1 flight/week. From June, the frequency will be increased to 2 flights/week to meet the increasing travel demand between the two cities.

The Department of Tourism leader said that previously, a direct flight route from Almaty (Kazakhstan) to Da Nang was opened, and now there is an additional flight route from Tashkent to attract potential markets in Central Asia in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Most recently, the Department of Tourism promoted the market at the KITF international tourism fair in Kazakhstan to promote destinations, introduce tourism products and connect with partners from the CIS market.

In the 2025 summer tourist season from April to October, travel companies are ready to receive tourists from CIS countries, especially from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, with about 10,000 visitors/month.

Currently, the CIS bloc has 11 flights/week to Da Nang. It is expected that from June 3, Air Astana will operate flights from Almaty (Kazakhstan) to Da Nang with a frequency of 4 flights/week.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/moi-thang-10000-khach-trung-a-do-bo-da-nang-185250427124548652.htm