Phu Quoc attracts international tourists.

For a long time, Phu Quoc Island (An Giang province) has been a favorite destination for international tourists thanks to its stunning natural landscapes, unique local culture, and a host of attractive and unique new experiences...

International tourists on Phu Quoc Island

Even during the off-season, there are still many customers.

The peak season for international tourists in Phu Quoc typically runs from November of the previous year to April of the following year, due to the island's ideal weather for travel. Furthermore, this period coincides with major international holidays, making it convenient for visitors to explore and relax in Phu Quoc.

According to the Department of Tourism, from November 2024 to April 2025, Phu Quoc is expected to welcome over 785,000 international tourists. Meanwhile, from May to July 2025, despite being the low season, the number of international tourists to Phu Quoc will still reach over 350,000, averaging an increase of nearly 80% per month compared to the same period in 2024.

Currently, Phu Quoc welcomes tourists from over 150 countries and territories, with many direct flights from South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and more. In addition, numerous charter flights bring tourists from Greece, UAE, India, Russia, Japan, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.

In June alone, Phu Quoc welcomed over 20 international flights per day, nearly double the number compared to the same period in 2024. From July, Greater Bay Airlines (Hong Kong, China) officially launched a direct flight route between Hong Kong and Phu Quoc, with a frequency of 3 flights per week. Thus, the Hong Kong market alone now has three airlines – Hong Kong Express, Greater Bay Airlines, and VietJet Air – operating direct flights to Phu Quoc. The South Korean market alone has approximately 7-8 flights per day… These direct flights confirm the high demand for tourism and the attractiveness of Phu Quoc to the international market.

Woo Sung, a South Korean tourist, shared that Phu Quoc is only about a 4.5-5 hour flight from South Korea, making it convenient for his family to escape the cold weather there. Furthermore, the place is very beautiful. Here, his family can participate in many outdoor activities such as swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, exploring the islands, squid fishing, and especially playing golf and enjoying fresh seafood…

“In South Korea, the term 'Phu Quoc' is very popular on Naver – a widely used search engine in the country. When you type this keyword, you can find information on weather, exchange rates, visa requirements, booking instructions, and many suggestions for places to visit and eat. There are even many photos of Korean tourists checking in at luxurious resorts in Phu Quoc. Phu Quoc is a destination that meets all the needs of Korean tourists,” said Woo Sung.

Weichun Liu, CEO of KKday – a leading global e-commerce travel platform – said she was overwhelmed by the sea-crossing cable car, infrastructure, hotels, shows, the Kissing Bridge, the VUI-Fest Bazaar night market, and the colorful fireworks display in Phu Quoc. She also affirmed that Phu Quoc is a destination for all markets, all ages, and many different customer segments…

The allure of a complete tourism ecosystem.

According to many international travel agencies, Phu Quoc attracts international tourists thanks to its stunning natural landscapes, unique and exciting experiences, and competitive service prices compared to many other destinations in the same segment in the region. In addition, in recent years, Phu Quoc has seen significant investment in tourism infrastructure and the launch of a series of attractive, world-class new tourism products, along with a visa exemption policy of up to 30 days, which are also factors contributing to the island's appeal.

In addition, Phu Quoc also arouses curiosity among tourists because of the flattering words that international media have used for a long time, and most importantly, thanks to word-of-mouth information from friends, family, and tourists who have visited Phu Quoc before, which makes tourists trust and choose the pearl island as their destination.

Nguyen Son Thuy, Director of Duy Nhat Indochina Travel Company (Da Nang) - a travel agency specializing in ASEAN tourists - noted that in just a few years, Phu Quoc's appearance has changed dramatically thanks to hundreds of investment projects from large corporations such as Sun Group, VinGroup, BIM Group, and a series of world-renowned brands such as Marriott, Accor, Hilton, Rosewood, Rixos, The Luxury Collection, and Ritz Carlton Reserve, transforming Phu Quoc into a tourist paradise for both domestic and international visitors.

According to Mr. Thuy, the Agoda report also indicated that Phu Quoc was honored as the most favorite destination for international tourists in 2025, with a dramatic 266% increase in accommodation searches compared to 2024. This strong surge in tourist numbers and the continuous accolades are helping Phu Quoc solidify its position as a top favorite destination in 2025.

Many tourism experts affirm that, with its impressive growth rate and high-class tourism and resort ecosystem, especially with Phu Quoc being chosen as the venue for APEC 2027, there will be a great opportunity for the locality to continue upgrading its modern and high-class tourism infrastructure to become an ideal choice for international tourists in the post-APEC period; at the same time, contributing to promoting Phu Quoc to soon become a high-quality service and eco-tourism center, a national and international-level marine and island tourism destination.

According to Nguyen Vu Khac Huy, Standing Vice Chairman of the An Giang Provincial Tourism Association, the Association is focusing on planning activities and providing members with information on requirements and objectives, working alongside the local authorities to best serve the APEC 2027 event. This includes emphasizing the introduction of new attractions in Phu Quoc, especially to international tourists, to attract high-spending visitors. The Association also hopes that APEC 2027 will open up new flight routes and tourism markets in new countries and territories around the world, helping to stabilize the source of tourists for Phu Quoc.

Text and photos: PHAM HIEU

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/phu-quoc-hut-du-khach-quoc-te-a425163.html