Noi Bai welcomes new Hanoi-Fuzhou route operated by Xiamen Airlines

At 10:10 a.m. on March 30, Xiamen Airlines flight MF8697 departing from Fuzhou (China) landed at Noi Bai International Airport, officially marking the opening of a regular international flight connecting Fuzhou and Hanoi . Noi Bai International Airport held a water cannon ceremony - a solemn ceremony in the civil aviation industry for inaugural flights or special events.

The opening ceremony was held at Passenger Terminal T2 with the participation of representatives of the two sides: Mr. Hoang Thanh Quang, Deputy Director of Noi Bai International Airport; Mr. Trinh Thieu Hong, Vice President of the Chinese Business Association in Vietnam, representatives of Xiamen Airlines and related units.

Flight MF8697 had the participation of 25 representatives from Vietnamese travel companies, on a tourism survey trip in Fujian province. This is expected to be the beginning of new tourism programs, contributing to increasing the two-way flow of tourists between Vietnam and China.

Noi Bai International Airport held a water cannon ceremony - a solemn ceremony in the civil aviation industry for inaugural flights or special events.

The Fuzhou-Hanoi route is operated by Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with a frequency of 4 round trips per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Flight time is approximately 1 hour 35 minutes, significantly shortening travel time compared to traditional connecting flights.

The launch of the new flight route not only plays an important role in enhancing connectivity between the two regions, but also has special significance in the context of 2025 marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-China diplomatic relations.

On the journey of integration and development, routes such as Hanoi-Phuc Chau continue to affirm the role of Noi Bai International Airport as a key international aviation gateway in the north, constantly expanding the connection network and improving the quality of passenger service, actively contributing to economic development, tourism and international cooperation.

Noi Bai International Airport currently serves an average of 550 flights per day, with approximately 90,000 passengers, of which nearly 50% are international passengers. In 2024, the airport served more than 30 million passengers and is continuing to expand its flight network, improve service quality and ensure absolute safety in operations.

The launch of the new flight route not only plays an important role in enhancing connectivity between the two regions, but also has special significance in the context of 2025 marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-China diplomatic relations.

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is the heart of the country, where a thousand years of history and a vibrant modern lifestyle meet. With ancient architecture, peaceful green spaces and rich cuisine, Hanoi is always on the list of attractive destinations in Asia.

The expansion of international flights at Noi Bai International Airport not only facilitates domestic and international passengers, but also serves as a bridge to bring the image of a friendly, integrated and rich-in-identity Hanoi far and wide on the global tourism and trade map.

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