Vietnam Airlines opens direct flight to the world's largest airport Daxing in Beijing

The first flight of Vietnam Airlines from Ho Chi Minh City to Beijing (China) with flight number VN516 officially departed at 0:45 on March 30 and landed at the world's largest international airport Daxing at 6:30 the same day (local time).

Ho Chi Minh City - Beijing route is operated with a frequency of 5 flights per week.

On the occasion of the opening, Vietnam Airlines presented flowers to welcome the crew and souvenirs to all passengers on the special flight.

In the opposite direction, Vietnam Airlines held an opening ceremony at Daxing International Airport with special activities such as art performances, ribbon cutting ceremony, and presentation of flowers and gifts to flight crew and passengers. Flight VN517 took off from Daxing Airport at 8:30 a.m. on March 30 (local time) and landed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 12:25 p.m. the same day (local time).

Ho Chi Minh City-Beijing route is operated with a frequency of 5 flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays using Airbus A321 aircraft.

With the opening of the new route, Vietnam Airlines will operate a total of 6 routes between Vietnam and China with a frequency of 40 flights per week, connecting major cities of the two countries such as Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh City with Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.

Daxing Airport.

The Ho Chi Minh City-Beijing route is expected to meet the growing travel demand between Vietnam and China. According to the General Statistics Office, in 2024, the number of Chinese visitors to Vietnam will reach more than 3.7 million, an increase of 214% compared to 2023, making China the best growing market of the year.

To mark the 30th anniversary of its establishment and development (1995-2025), inheriting the nearly 70-year tradition of the 919th Air Transport Regiment, joining hands with the Vietnamese aviation industry and the country to enter a new era, Vietnam Airlines will open and restore 15 international routes in 2025, continuing to expand the flight network connecting to countries such as Italy, Denmark, the Middle East, Russia, China, ...

By continuously developing its flight network, Vietnam Airlines affirms its important role as a bridge in expanding the "soft border", creating momentum for the goal of welcoming 22-23 million international visitors to Vietnam this year, while marking a journey of sustainable development, constant innovation and "taking off with the nation" of Vietnam Airlines.

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