On July 6, Vietjet formally announced a direct flight that will begin on August 12 between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Kochi, India.

An important turning point has been reached for the growth of Kochi Airport and the two nations’ tourism industries with the introduction of the first direct flight between Kerala and Vietnam. Vietjet will be running a total of 32 flights a week between India and Vietnam when the service begins on August 12, 2023. It is anticipated to advance bilateral ties between Vietnam and India as well as tourist, commercial and trade cooperation.

The opening of the Vietjet route connecting Kochi and Ho Chi Minh City is a breakthrough, giving new impetus to economic, trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges between Viet Nam and South India, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to India H.E. Nguyen Thanh Hai, who spoke at the event. Visitors can easily explore places within Vietnam as well as from Viet Nam to other countries and areas around the world because to the favourable geographic location of Ho Chi Mich City in particular and Viet Nam in general. Congratulate Vietjet, the airline that flies the most flights between our two nations, on becoming a trailblazer in establishing connections between Indian Tier 2 cities and Vietnam.

S. Suhas IAS, Managing Director, Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), said, “We are pleased to announce a direct flight service from Kochi airport to Ho Chi Minh City.” “We are convinced that the introduction of this new air route between Kerala and Vietnam from CIAL will mark a significant turning point in the tourism sector by offering customers a practical and direct mode of transportation to suit their needs. Additionally, the launch of a new air route is a turning point in airport operations history, which will assist our business in creating new opportunities for economic development and cross-cultural interaction,” he continued.
Source- Travel daily
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