VietJet Air international expansion enters new phase with Cambodia and Russia

VietJet Air is planning further expansion of its international network with Cambodia and Russia slated to become its fourth and fifth overseas markets. Vietnam's leading low-cost carrier is also looking at launching a connection product which will enable it to compete in the broader Russia-Southeast Asia and North Asia-Southeast Asia markets.

Russia will initially be served using VietJet's rapidly growing A320 fleet to access the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok. But VietJet has big ambitions for the Russian market using its anticipated future fleet of A330s.

The LCC sees huge potential in Russia as it is a large and fast growing source market for Vietnam's emerging tourism industry. VietJet's parent company also has Russian roots, which should make it easier from an access and local sales perspective.