KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 – Vietjet, the renowned Vietnamese airline, is celebrating its latest network addition with the introduction of direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane, Australia. This route marks the first-ever direct flight connection between Vietnam and Queensland, Australia.The new services operated by Vietjet will utilize A330 aircraft and offer two return flights per week. Passengers can enjoy the convenience of flying on Mondays and Fridays, with departure from Ho Chi Minh City at 10:05 am (local time) and arrival in Brisbane at 9:10 pm (local time).
The return flights will depart from Brisbane at 11:10 pm (local time) and land in Ho Chi Minh City the following day at 4:50 am (local time). Michael Hickey, Chief Operating Officer of Vietjet, expressed his enthusiasm for the new direct flights, stating, “Vietjet’s direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane will facilitate travel between the two localities, countries, and across the region. Our crew and leaders warmly welcome our passengers on a comfortable, joyful journey with Vietjet.”
Furthermore, the addition of this route benefits passengers traveling between Kuala Lumpur and Brisbane, as they now have an additional flight option by transiting in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietjet operates daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City, providing passengers with increased flexibility and an alternative route to reach Brisbane. Vietjet already operates eight weekly return flights to Australia, serving Sydney, Melbourne, and now Brisbane. Starting from September, flight frequencies between Sydney and Melbourne will also increase to meet the growing demand.
Stirling Hinchliffe, Queensland Tourism Minister, expressed excitement about Vietjet’s inaugural Brisbane services, emphasizing the alignment with Vietnam’s flourishing economy and the increasing desire of its citizens for world-class international holiday experiences. The convenient direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Brisbane, coupled with Queensland’s enticing holiday lifestyle, are expected to make Brisbane a sought-after destination for Vietnamese travelers. To celebrate the launch of the Ho Chi Minh City-Brisbane route, Vietjet is offering a 50% discount on SkyBoss and SkyBoss Business class tickets.
Passengers can take advantage of this promotion by using promo codes SKYBOSSALL50 (for SkyBoss class) or BUSINESS50 (for SkyBoss Business class) when booking tickets through the airline’s website or mobile app. Additionally, Vietjet continues to offer low fares starting from just MYR0 as part of its ongoing promotional offer available every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, covering all international routes, including flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur.
With the introduction of these direct flights, Vietjet aims to provide enhanced connectivity and travel options for passengers, strengthening ties between Vietnam and Australia while catering to the growing demand for seamless air travel experiences.
