Vietjet launches two routes connecting Hanoi/HCM City with Con Dao

Vietjet launched two direct flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao on April 19, with congratulations and welcome from local authorities, residents, and tourists.

Vietjet launches two routes connecting Hanoi and HCM City with Con Dao. (Photo: Vietjet)
Vietjet launches two routes connecting Hanoi and HCM City with Con Dao. (Photo: Vietjet)

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietjet launched two direct flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao on April 19, with congratulations and welcome from local authorities, residents, and tourists.

The routes connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with Con Dao are operated by Vietjet with a total of 28 round-trip flights per week. Specifically, flights from Hanoi to Con Dao depart daily at 6:45 AM and 9:15 AM; return flights from Con Dao to Hanoi depart at 11:35 AM and 2:05 PM. Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao depart daily at 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM; the return flights from Con Dao to Ho Chi Minh City take off at 9:20 AM and 11:50 AM each day.

Con Dao is a unique destination, where the pristine beauty of nature meets the profound spiritual and historical significance of the nation’s heroic past. Vietjet’s newly launched routes offer an unprecedented level of convenience for travelers across the country to explore this sacred land. The flights to Con Dao are operated with two class options: Eco and SkyBoss. SkyBoss passengers enjoy 7kg of carry-on baggage and an additional 7kg of checked baggage, along with priority services. Eco passengers are entitled to 7kg of carry-on baggage (terms and conditions).

Every flight with Vietjet will be a joyful and inspiring experience with professional flight crew and dedicated service from the heart. Book your tickets and fly with Vietjet today for a chance to explore the extraordinary land of Con Dao this summer.

The new-age carrier Vietjet has not only revolutionized 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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