Vietnam Airlines opens direct flight between Vietnam and the Philippines

Plane lands in Manila. (Source: VNA)

The inaugural flight, numbered VN648, departed from Ho Chi Minh City at 0:50 on June 17 and landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila at 4:20 the same day. Passengers on the flight were given flowers, souvenirs and a special welcome at the airport.

Vietnam Airlines operates a total of 7 flights per week between Vietnam and the Philippines. Specifically, the flight route between Ho Chi Minh City - Manila has a frequency of 04 flights/week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The flight route between Hanoi - Manila has a frequency of 03 flights/week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Vietnam Airlines flights to and from the Philippines will be operated at Terminal T1, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila.

Passengers take photos with flight crew

The Philippines is one of Vietnam Airlines' potential markets. The airline will serve tourists , business travelers, as well as the community of nearly 30,000 Vietnamese people living in the Philippines and about 7,000 Filipinos residing in Vietnam.

Over the years, Vietnam has become an increasingly attractive destination for Filipino tourists thanks to its geographical proximity, reasonable travel costs and rich culture. With a short distance, Filipino tourists can easily explore beautiful beaches, famous landscapes and unique cultural experiences in the S-shaped country.

On the contrary, the Philippines is also an ideal destination for Vietnamese tourists with many beautiful islands and clear blue beaches. In particular, the capital Manila is famous for its combination of ancient and modern, bringing interesting experiences to tourists.

Vietnam Airlines' opening of direct flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Manila not only opens up many opportunities for tourism and trade development but also contributes to promoting economic, cultural and social development between Vietnam and the Philippines./.

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