Vietjet increases flights between Nha Trang and Busan

Joining the vibrant summer season, starting from July 19, Vietjet will double the frequency of flights between Nha Trang and Busan (the Republic of Korea), providing more travel options between major cities of the RoK and Vietnam with attractive promotions.

A Vietjet aircraft. Illustrative image
A Vietjet aircraft. Illustrative image

Ho Chi Minh City, (VNA) – Joining the vibrant summer season, starting from July 19, Vietjet will double the frequency of flights between Nha Trang and Busan (the Republic of Korea), providing more travel options between major cities of the RoK and Vietnam with attractive promotions.

Specifically, the flight frequency on the route connecting Nha Trang and Busan will increase from two to four per day, raising the total number of Vietjet flights between Vietnam and the RoK to 42 flights per day. The new flight from Nha Trang to Busan will depart at 1:50 AM (local time) and arrive at Gimhae International Airport (Busan) at 8:30 AM (local time), while the return flight from Gimhae International Airport (Busan) will depart at 10:00 AM (local time) and arrive in Nha Trang at 12:40 PM (local time).

Passengers can easily fly from Nha Trang to Busan and other Vietjet international routes with tickets priced from 0 VND every Friday on the website www.vietjetair.com and Vietjet Air mobile app from now until December 31, 2024.

Busan is the second-largest city in the RoK, with many recreational spots, shopping centers, seafood markets, unique museums and architectural works, offering tourists many exciting experiences. Meanwhile, Nha Trang, often called the "Pearl of the East Sea," is famous for its mild climate and attractions like Po Nagar Cham Towers, Institute of Oceanography and Hon Tam Island, to name just a few. Increasing flights between Nha Trang and Busan will enhance trade opportunities, cultural and tourism connections between the two cities and two countries.

To serve travel enthusiasts this summer, Vietjet has added 1.4 million seats across the domestic flight network and launched many new international routes such as Hanoi – Sydney/Melbourne (Australia), Hanoi – Hiroshima (Japan), Phu Quoc – Kaohsiung/Taichung (Taiwan, China). In addition, Vietjet offers a 50% discount on SkyBoss, Business tickets, providing top-class privileges throughout the flight such as priority check-in areas, priority security lanes, and VIP lounges, along with green, healthy gourmet, fresh hot meals served during the flights.

All passengers flying with Vietjet receive free SkyCare travel insurance, covering benefits from reimbursing health and medical costs due to accidents or illnesses to issues related to flights (such as flight delays, baggage delays, lost luggage, and travel documents), and 24/7 global medical and travel assistance services. Additionally, passengers flying with Vietjet this summer have the opportunity to accumulate points, redeem gifts with the Vietjet SkyJoy loyalty programme, and participate in lucky draws worth up to 6 billion VND.

Vietjet welcomes local people and tourists on joyful summer flights with a modern, environmentally friendly fleet, professional flight crews, heartfelt services, and Vietnamese culinary delights featuring green, fresh, healthy hot meals such as Pho Thin and Vietnamese Banh Mi and enjoying many special cultural and artistic programmes at 10,000 meters altitude.

The new-age carrier Vietjet has not only revolutionised the aviation industry in Vietnam but also been a pioneering airline across the region and around the world. With a focus on cost management ability, effective operations, and performance, applying the latest technology to all activities and leading the trend, Vietjet offers flying opportunities with cost-saving and flexible fares as well as diversified services to meet customers’ demands.

Vietjet is a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. As Vietnam’s largest private carrier, the airline has been awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars by the world’s only safety and product rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world's 50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in many consecutive years. The airline has also been named as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organizations such as Skytrax, CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others./.

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