Vietjet's direct route from Hanoi shortens travel time to Dien Bien

Vietjet opens a direct route between Hanoi and Dien Bien, shortening travel time for people and tourists between the two localities, expanding trade and tourism opportunities between the Northwest region and the capital city Hanoi, as well as Northern delta provinces.
Vietjet's direct route from Hanoi shortens travel time to Dien Bien ảnh 1 A Vietjet aircraft (Photo courtesy of Vietjet)

Hanoi (VNA) - Celebrating the new Spring, Vietjet opens a direct route between Hanoi and Dien Bien, shortening travel time for people and tourists between the two localities, expanding trade and tourism opportunities between the Northwest region and the capital city Hanoi, as well as Northern delta provinces.

Tickets of the Hanoi-Dien Bien route are now available for sale on the website www.vietjetair.com and Vietjet Air mobile app, official booking offices and agents. Passengers can arrive in Dien Bien with only over 30 minutes flying, instead of spending around 12 hours on a road trip.

The new route will be launching from March 1, 2024, with a frequency of three return flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The flights depart from Hanoi at 09:30 and arrive in Dien Bien at 10:25 (GMT+7). The return flights depart from Dien Bien at 11:00 and land in Hanoi at 11:50 (GMT+7).

Welcome the new route Hanoi-Dien Bien, Vietjet offers a special promotional party of 0 VND tickets for all domestic flights during the golden hours from 12:00 to 14:00 everyday on website www.vietjetair.com and Vietjet Air mobile app. In addition, Vietjet offers free Sky Care travel insurance to enable passengers to fly with peace of mind throughout the journey. When registering as a SkyJoy member, passengers can accumulate points to redeem gifts from Vietjet and over 250 popular brands.

Together with the Ho Chi Minh City-Dien Bien route, Vietjet’s Hanoi-Dien Bien route will contribute to bringing tourists from all regions to Dien Bien - a place with a “glorious history that shook the world”. Every spring, Dien Bien becomes an ideal destination for spring trips, especially when the orchid tree flowers bloom on the mountains, making the majestic beauty of the Northwest even more radiant. Meanwhile, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the two economic locomotives, the centres of trade and tourism connecting regions across the country.

Vietjet's direct route from Hanoi shortens travel time to Dien Bien ảnh 2Vietjet opens a direct route between Hanoi and Dien Bien, shortening travel time for people and tourists between the two localities. (Photo courtesy of Vietjet)

With Vietjet’s extensive flight network across Vietnam and international destinations including Australia, India, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan (China), Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia and Laos, passengers can easily choose suitable destinations for their Lunar New Year trips, experience Vietnamese cuisine such as Pho Thin, Banh Mi, along with diverse international cuisine, especially with a discount of 30% for prebook meals.

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 for 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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