AirAsia launches Hai Phong – Bangkok direct route

In conjunction with the launch, AirAsia is offering promotional one way fares starting from only 1,790 THB (55 USD). Tickets can be booked from July 16–27, 2025 for travel between July 28 and October 24, 2025 via AirAsia MOVE or www.airasia.com.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 20:01

AirAsia launches Hai Phong – Bangkok direct route on July 16. (Photo: VNA)

Hai Phong (VNA) – AirAsia launched its latest direct route between Vietnam's northern port city of Hai Phong and Thailand's Bangkok on July 16, operating four weekly flights on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Santisuk Klongchaiya, CEO of Thai AirAsia, said: “Vietnam remains one of AirAsia’s key strategic markets and has presented us with strong growth prospects. As we continue to enhance our network, guests can look out for more travel options covering even more destinations across the region."

To celebrate the first flight, warm welcome activities were held at both Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok and Cat Bi International Airport in Hai Phong.

In conjunction with the launch, AirAsia is offering promotional one way fares starting from only 1,790 THB (55 USD). Tickets can be booked from July 16–27, 2025 for travel between July 28 and October 24, 2025 via AirAsia MOVE or www.airasia.com.

Thai AirAsia operates the most direct flights from Bangkok to Vietnam, covering six destinations - Hanoi (up to 21 flights/week), Ho Chi Minh City (25 flights), Da Nang (21 flights), Nha Trang (7 flights), Phu Quoc (7 flights), and Hai Phong (4 flights), as well as Chiang Mai to Hanoi (7 flights).

Hai Phong, just a 50-minute drive from the world-renowned Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province, is known for its unique identity, local attractive cuisine, and growing tourism potential. Meanwhile, Bangkok remains one of Asia’s top travel destinations, offering a wide range of cultural, culinary, and shopping experiences.

Statistics from the Hai Phong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism show that the port city welcomed 7.54 million visitors in the first half of 2025, up 28.1% year-on-year./.

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