Vietjet to opens direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Xi'an

After two routes to Shanghai and Chengdu, Vietjet will open a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Xi'an (China) from April 29, becoming the airline flying directly from Vietnam to the ancient capital of Xi'an.
Vietjet to opens direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Xi'an ảnh 1An aircraft of Vietjet (Photo: Vietjet)

HCM City (VNA) - After two routes to Shanghai and Chengdu, Vietjet will open a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Xi'an (China) from April 29, becoming the airline flying directly from Vietnam to the ancient capital of Xi'an.

With four return flights per week, the new route will help shorten the distance and travel time between the two destinations.

The flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Xi'an will take off on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 20:05 (local time), and land in Xi'an Xianyang International Airport at 01:30 the following day (local time). The return flights from Xi'an to Ho Chi Minh City take off on every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 02:30 (local time), and land in Ho Chi Minh City at 06:25 (local time).

Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, served as the capital for thirteen dynasties in China. It is renowned as the birthplace of the splendid Chinese civilisation. Xi'an is the starting point of the legendary Silk Road, connecting trade and culture between Asia and Europe. The ancient city of Xi'an is famous for its rich history and is home to cultural treasures such as The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, the Great Wild Goose Pagoda, and Datang Furong Park.

Excitingly welcome the new route, passengers can easily book tickets with the 0 VND promotional programme every Friday with convenient travel time until December 31, 2024, applicable to the entire international flight network on the website www.vietjetair.com and Vietjet Air mobile app.

Vietjet to opens direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Xi'an ảnh 2Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, served as the capital for thirteen dynasties in China. (Photo: Vietjet)

Book your tickets now with Vietjet to discover new and inspiring destinations with modern and eco-friendly aircraft, professional and dedicated flight crews, and indulge in delicious, fresh hot meals with the finest international and Vietnamese cuisine including Pho Thin and Vietnamese Banh Mi. Additionally, passengers can enjoy various unique cultural and artistic performances at an altitude of 10,000 meters, and fly with peace of mind with free SkyCare insurance offered by Vietjet for all passengers.

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 organisations such as Skytrax, CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others./.

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