Vietjet launches two new routes to Japan’s Nagoya, Fukuoka

The two new routes were inaugurated with a warm welcome from Vietjet’s leadership as well as local people and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.

The two new routes were inaugurated with a warm welcome from Vietjet’s leadership as well as local people and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. (Source: Vietjet)
The two new routes were inaugurated with a warm welcome from Vietjet’s leadership as well as local people and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. (Source: Vietjet)

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietjet has launched two new routes connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Nagoya and Fukuoka - two distinctive cities in Japan.

The two new routes were inaugurated with a warm welcome from Vietjet’s leadership as well as local people and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.

The Ho Chi Minh City – Nagoya route officially began operations on April 24 with with four return flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

The Ho Chi Minh City – Fukuoka route was launched on April 25 with three return flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

With these two newly launched routes, Vietjet increases the total number of weekly flights connecting Vietnam with Japan to 138, covering major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Hiroshima.

This milestone is an important step in the airline’s strategy to expand its flight network. Nagoya and Fukuoka are both distinctive cities in Japan, offering tourists opportunities to explore unique culture, history, and cuisine.

Nagoya, a major commercial and industrial hub, is known for its modern architecture. Meanwhile, Fukuoka, located on Kyushu island, is renowned for its ancient temples and expansive parks.

These two routes not only connect vibrant cities in Japan but also offer travellers a rich and unique cultural and travel experience.

In the opposite direction, people and tourists from Japan also have opportunities to visit Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s most vibrant economic and cultural centre, well known for its iconic street food. From there, they can conveniently travel to other destinations through Vietjet’s expanding domestic and international flight network.

Flying with Vietjet, passengers can also enjoy exquisite meals, the essence of Vietnamese and international cuisine such as Pho Thin, Banh mi, served by a professional and dedicated flight crews on modern, environmentally friendly aircraft, with complimentary Sky Care insurance, and enjoy unique cultural and artistic performances at an altitude of 10,000m.

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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