Vietjet is worked up to launch the direct route linking Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital metropolis with the fascinating metropolis of Hiroshima in Japan. This new service marks the airline’s eighth route between the two international locations and is the only direct air hyperlink between Hiroshima and Hanoi, considerably decreasing journey time and offering a seamless journey expertise.
The inaugural flight ceremony was attended by notable figures together with the Consul General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, Vu Chi Mai; the Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture, Yuzaki Hidehiko; representatives of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Hiroshima; leaders of Hiroshima International Airport and Vietjet; together with residents and vacationers. Passengers on the first flight additionally obtained particular souvenirs from Vietjet and Hiroshima Airport.
President and Representative Director of Hiroshima International Airport, Yasuhiro Nakamura, congratulated Vietjet on the new route launch: “Vietjet’s debut flight today marks the first new international service to be launched at Hiroshima Airport post-pandemic. We extend our appreciation for this milestone as it is a 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 gratitude for the help from the Japanese authorities and native companions, and stated: “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.”
The Hanoi – Hiroshima route operates twice weekly, with return flights on Thursdays and Sundays, every leg taking roughly 4 hours and half-hour.
Hanoi, the cultural, financial, and political coronary heart of Vietnam, is famend for its wealthy heritage and culinary delights. Singaporean travellers can now have two vacation locations as an alternative, travelling from Singapore to Hanoi, and then persevering with on the subsequent leg of their journey to Hiroshima, situated in Southwestern Japan, which is house to 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Itsukushima Shrine, amongst different notable points of interest. From Hanoi, travellers may simply entry different locations in Vietnam and the Asia Pacific area due to Vietjet’s increasing flight community.
Passengers flying with Vietjet can take pleasure in distinctive Vietnamese cuisines, together with Pho, Banh mi and espresso, together with worldwide dishes served by skilled and devoted cabin crews on a trendy, eco-friendly fleet. Complimentary Sky Care insurance coverage ensures peace of thoughts for each journey.
*Hanoi – Hiroshima route’s flight schedule:
| Flight | Flight quantity | Departure
(native time) |
Arrival
(native time) |
Frequency |
| Hanoi – Hiroshima | VJ952 | 06:00 | 12:30 | Thursday, Sunday |
| Hiroshima – Hanoi | VJ953 | 13:30 | 16:20 | Thursday, Sunday |