The flight Sunday departed from Thailand’s capital Bangkok to Da Nang City as well as the central region, carrying over a hundred passengers, including representatives from numerous Thai travel agencies seeking to reactivate tourism exchange between the two markets, following the relaxation of travel restrictions.
Passengers check in for Vietjetās flight to Da Nang at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Thailand. Photo courtesy of Vietjet |
Passengers on this special flight were welcomed with a jubilant water salute and lion dance as well as an exciting performance of “Da Nang – Summer destination” upon arrival at Da Nang International Airport where leaders representing Da Nang, the Middle Airports Authority (MAA) and Vietjet were also in attendance.
The resumption of the Da Nang – Bangkok route will once again provide Vietnamese travelers with a highly convenient and cost-saving travel option, especially for those in the central region looking to discover Thailand, one of the most popular international destinations for Vietnamese tourists.
Passengers can now reserve a ticket to Bangkok with fares only from VND68,000 ($3) (excluding taxes and fees) at www.vietjetair.com. In addition, Vietjet offers complimentary pre-flight RT-PCR tests for its passengers on international services.
Vietjet aircraft carrying Thai passengers is welcome at Da Nang. Photo courtesy of Vietjet |
The Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi International Airport) – Da Nang route is operated by Thai Vietjet with three round trip per week (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday). The flight time is around 1 hour and 40 minutes per leg. From Thailand to Vietnam, the flight takes off from Bangkok at 10:50 a.m. and lands in Da Nang at 12:30 p.m. In turn, the flight departs from Da Nang at 13:15 p.m. and arrives in Bangkok at 14:55 p.m.
Nguyen Thi Thuy Binh, Vietjet’s Vice President, said: “Vietjet has gradually resumed the majority of its international flight network connecting Vietnam with other countries in the APAC…