This is the second destination in Indonesia and a strategic step to expand the flight network in Southeast Asia, while meeting the growing demand of tourists between the two countries.
The flight, numbered VN641 with 161 passengers, operated by Airbus A321, departed from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 10:25 a.m. on June 1 and landed at Ngurah Rai - Denpasar International Airport at 3:00 p.m. on the same day.
On the occasion of the opening of the new route, Vietnam Airlines will organize celebration activities at both airports, giving souvenirs to passengers on the first flight.
According to the plan, in the first phase, Vietnam Airlines will operate the Ho Chi Minh City - Bali route with a frequency of 4 round trips per week, on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
From July 2025, the frequency will be increased to 7 trips/week to meet increased market demand.
The operation of the Ho Chi Minh City - Bali direct flight route not only helps Vietnam Airlines expand its flight network in Southeast Asia, but also contributes to effectively exploiting the potential of the passenger market between Vietnam and Indonesia - which is recovering strongly after the pandemic.
In addition to serving Vietnamese tourists to Bali, the Ho Chi Minh City - Bali route also plays a strategic role in Vietnam Airlines' international flight network. With a favorable operating time, this route helps flexibly connect with flights from Europe, Northeast Asia, India and the US... contributing to expanding connectivity, diversifying the travel routes of international passengers and improving the efficiency of Vietnam Airlines' inter-regional flight network.
In particular, the opening event took place on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Indonesia.
This is not only a step for the development of aviation and tourism but also has important foreign significance in the context of the two countries strongly promoting trade, investment and cultural exchange cooperation.
