VietJetAir's new flight between Hanoi and Da Lat will help draw tourists to the Central Highlands city, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai said during the route’s launch on Dec 9 in Lam Dong province.

The deputy PM suggested the airline continue to modernise its fleet and focus on safety as well as reliable customer service.

The airline will operate one round trip a day on the route using Airbus A320 aircraft. The one hour and 40 minute flight will depart from Hanoi at 9:35am and return flights will leave Da Lat at 11:50pm.-VNA