Loading

Vietjet announces new direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney and Melbourne with

Direct News Source

Vietjet announces new direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney and Melbourne with free flights

Free flights on offer as part of its launch

Sydney Australia - 14 February 2023 - Vietjet, Vietnam's leading low-cost carrier, announces the launch of its new direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney and Melbourne. As part of the launch, thousands of free promotional tickets are available for travellers. This landmark move signifies the airline's continued expansion of its international flight network to reach all five continents this year.

From 14 February to 20 February, Vietjet will be selling tickets starting at AUD0.00* for its direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne (Tullamarine Airport) and Sydney. The tickets are available via the website www.vietjetair.com and mobile app, with a flexible flight period from April 08, 2023 to October 29, 2023

The first direct flights to Melbourne will take off on April 8, 2023, with six flights per week, operating every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from Ho Chi Minh City at 10:55 am and landing in Melbourne at 10:35 pm (local time). The return flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City will take place every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday, departing at 12:30 am and landing at 6:30 am (local time).

The first direct flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Sydney will operate from April 12, 2023, with six flights per week: the flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney will depart every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, taking off at 7:30 pm and landing at 7:20 am (local time). The flights from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City will take place every Monday, Thursday and Saturday, departing at 10:15 am and landing at 4:30 pm (local time).

Members of the Vietjet SkyJoy loyalty program who purchase tickets will receive up to 3,300 SkyPoints**, which can be redeemed for Viejet vouchers and gifts from over 250 food, shopping and tourism brands in Vietnam. Customers can redeem this on the SkyJoy app on Apple Store, Google Play Store or directly from the website https://skyjoy.vn.

Passengers flying the new routes can choose from a range of ticket classes, including SkyBoss Business, SkyBoss, Deluxe, and Eco, each offering all-inclusive services such as up to 60 kgs of checked baggage, organic food, free travel insurance, and more. Different travel classes include:

- Skyboss Business/ SkyBoss - Fly Like a Leader: Enjoy the ultimate luxury experience with a private cabin, flatbed seats, a lounge, cocktail bar, up to 20 kgs of carry-on baggage and 60 kgs of checked baggage, a golf club set, and delicious organic cuisine to ensure maximum comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
- Deluxe ticket class - Flexible Savings and More: With 40 kgs of checked baggage, hot and fresh meals, free travel insurance, and the flexibility to change your flight itinerary for free, this class is the smart choice for longer flights.
- Eco-Class - Affordable and Convenient: The standard and cost-saving Eco class offers an incredibly attractive price starting from VND0 and is a smart choice for all passengers.
Passengers booking and paying via Vietjet SkyClub enjoy no extra payment fees. From now until March 15 2023, passengers who successfully purchase tickets will receive an e-voucher of VND100,000*, available via evoucher.vietjetair.com.

Vietjet Vice President Nguyen Thanh Son commented: "With our state-of-the-art fleet and all-in service package, Viejet is poised to expand its international network and boost trade and tourism. Our direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Melbourne and Sydney make it easier and more convenient for business, education and tourism between Vietnam and Australia. In the coming year, we plan to expand to cities including Brisbane, Darwin and Adelaide. Our successful launch of the SkyBoss Business and Deluxe ticket classes has received great support from passengers, and we look forward to offering even more flying opportunities across the five continents for the Vietnamese people."

Book your tickets now and experience the unprecedented promotions from Vietjet, bringing you closer to Australia and Ho Chi Minh City. Let's Vietjet!

(*) Excluding taxes, fees
(**) Terms and conditions

This press release was sourced from Vietjet on 14-Feb-2023.