Vietjet launches new direct route between Hanoi and Hiroshima

Vietjet has launched a new direct route linking Hanoi with the city of Hiroshima in Japan. The new service marks the airline's eighth route between the two countries and the only direct air link between Hiroshima and Hanoi. President and Representative Director of Hiroshima International Airport, Yasuhiro Nakamura, commented: “Vietjet's debut flight today marks the first new international service to be launched at Hiroshima Airport post-pandemic. We extend the appreciation for this milestone as it is the significant step in enhancing Hiroshima Airport's international network. As travel demand rises, we are committed to collaborating with all stakeholders to increase the service frequency and look forward to Vietjet’s flight expansion to Hiroshima.” Vietjet Vice President, Nguyen Duc Thinh, expressed the airline’s gratitude for the support from the Japanese authorities and local partners, and said: “Vietjet currently operates 116 flights weekly between major Vietnamese cities and Japan's top destinations, including Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and now Hiroshima. The airline is committed to further expanding the connectivity between Vietnam and Japan, providing more convenient, cost-effective, and time-saving travel options for citizens and tourists of both nations, and across the regions.”