Vietnam Airlines Launches Phuket – Ho Chi Minh City Direct Flight from April 2

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Vietnam Airlines has announced that the Phuket – Ho Chi Minh City direct flight will officially begin operations on April 2, further strengthening tourism and travel connectivity between Vietnam and Thailand.

Aerial view of Phuket island with turquoise bay and limestone cliffs, one of Thailand’s most famous beach destinations.

Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, attracts millions of visitors each year with its turquoise bays, limestone cliffs and world-famous tropical beaches.

According to the national carrier, the Ho Chi Minh City – Phuket route will operate five flights per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays using Airbus A321 aircraft.

Flights departing from Ho Chi Minh City will leave at 4:00 p.m. and arrive in Phuket at 5:50 p.m. The return flights will depart Phuket at 6:45 p.m. and land in Ho Chi Minh City at 8:55 p.m.

Vietnam Airlines said the launch of the Phuket to Ho Chi Minh City flight will significantly shorten travel time between the two cities while boosting tourism, trade, and cultural exchange between Vietnam and Thailand.

To celebrate the new route, promotional round-trip fares start from VND 4 million for economy class and VND 15.18 million for business class. The promotional tickets are available for purchase until April 30, 2026, with travel valid from April 2 to September 30, 2026.

Tourists enjoying the turquoise waters and white sandy beach at Maya Bay in Phuket, Thailand.

Maya Bay in Phuket is one of Thailand’s most iconic beach destinations, famous for its turquoise waters, limestone cliffs and vibrant tourism activities.

According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, more than 600,000 Vietnamese visitors traveled to Thailand in 2025, ranking Vietnam sixth among the largest source markets for Thai tourism.

In the opposite direction, Thailand welcomed over 470,000 visitors to Vietnam in 2025. Thai travelers primarily visited destinations such as Da Nang, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, and Phu Quoc. Thailand continues to be one of Vietnam’s leading international tourism markets.

For Visit Indochina Travel Company, the opening of the Phuket – Ho Chi Minh City direct route is considered an important development that will make travel between the two destinations more convenient. Thai visitors have consistently ranked No.1 among the company’s Top 10 traditional source markets for many years.

Thailand is also one of the markets where Visit Indochina has established a strong network of partners, and the Phuket market in particular offers a diverse and growing source of travelers.

Phuket is one of Asia’s most famous resort destinations, attracting travelers with its beautiful beaches, developed tourism infrastructure, and a wide range of entertainment activities.

Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City serves as Vietnam’s largest economic, commercial, and tourism hub, acting as a key gateway connecting regional and international travelers.

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