Vietjet inaugurates more Busan routes, boosting tourism and trade promotion with South Korea

(Ho Chi Minh City, July 25, 2022) - Vietjet today jubilantly commenced operation of Ho Chi Minh City - Busan service. The maiden flight was warmly welcomed with water cannon at Gimhae International Airport followed by the launch ceremony for Busan - Ho Chi Minh City flight. Passengers on all debut flights also received welcome flowers and souvenir gifts.

The inaugural flight of Da Nang - Busan service also took off on July 20 while the Hanoi/ Nha Trang - Busan routes have been back to service from July 1 and July 21 respectively. The four routes connecting key Vietnamese cities with Busan operate one daily return flight each with five hours per leg on average. The new services have been highly anticipated and welcomed by travelers for tourism, business trips and overseas study purposes.

Vietjet Vice President Nguyen Thanh Son, said: "The new routes between Busan and Vietnam's top 4 destinations emphasize Vietjet's readiness, as the largest carrier operating between the two countries in terms of flight capacity, to meet rising regional travel demand in the coming time. Vietjet is committed to offering more flight options with the most affordable fares to bring passengers to their favourite destinations."

All Busan routes' air tickets are offered as low as US$12/one-way (*) at www.vietjetair.com, Vietjet Air application and ticket agents.

Along with four direct routes to Busan, Vietjet currently operates six routes from Vienam's top destinations namely Ho Chi Minh City/ Hanoi/ Da Nang/ Phu Quoc/ Nha Trang /Hai Phong to Seoul with 1- 2 return flights on a daily basis and will increase their flight frequencies in the coming time.

While South Korea has resumed the issuance of short-term travel visa, South Korean travelers can enjoy visa exemption for a stay up to 15 days in Vietnam. International visitors are not required Covid tests and no health declaration upon arrival in Vietnam.

Busan is the South Korean beautiful port city and well-known for its beaches, temples and the unique colored Gamcheon culture village, romantic Haeundae Dalmaji Hill, Haedong Yonggungsa temple among other hidden gems. Busan also has all good places to shop and eat to meet all needs of shopaholics and foodies.

Located in the heart of Southeast Asia and home to a rich culture, diverse natural landscapes, delicious cuisine, and friendly local people, Vietnam has been a rising destination in recent years, drawing more and more world travelers, and routinely receiving praise from leading global travel magazines, including its attraction to Korean travelers. Vietjet's expansive flight network from Seoul/Busan to Vietnam's top destinations will also facilitate its flyers making connecting flights from Northeast Asia to Southeast Asia and most recently India/South Asia.

(*) Excluding tax and fees