On the morning of August 19, the People's Committee of Lam Dong province organized the reception of the first flight from Can Tho to Lien Khuong International Airport, marking the restoration of the Can Tho - Da Lat direct flight route after more than 6 years of suspension.
The flight route is operated by VASCO Aviation Joint Stock Company, a member of Vietnam Airlines Group, using ATR 72 aircraft.
According to the plan, the route is operated with a frequency of 1 round-trip flight/day. In September and October 2026 alone, the frequency is adjusted to 5 round-trip flights/week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The restoration of direct flights creates more convenient travel options for people and tourists between Can Tho, the Mekong Delta region and Lam Dong - Central Highlands. Thereby, expanding connectivity in tourism, trade, investment and exchange between localities.
Mr. Nguyen Hong Hai - Vice Chairman of Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee - said that the resumption of operation of Lien Khuong International Airport is an important milestone, strengthening Lam Dong's connectivity with domestic and foreign localities.
According to Mr. Hai, the restoration of the Can Tho - Da Lat route contributes to expanding the tourist market, promoting links between localities and connecting unique tourism products. Thereby, creating more motivation for tourism, trade and service development.
Along with the passenger flow, the route is expected to create conditions for businesses in the two localities to strengthen investment promotion, trade, product promotion and market expansion.
Leaders of Lam Dong province acknowledged the efforts of Vietnam Airlines Corporation, VASCO, Lien Khuong International Airport and agencies and units that have coordinated in the process of project implementation and air route restoration.
The resumption of the Can Tho - Da Lat route on the same day as Lien Khuong airport resumed operation opens another aviation connection route between the Mekong Delta and Lam Dong - Central Highlands, contributing to promoting regional linkages and socio-economic development.
