It will operate the direct Ulaanbaatar-Hanoi route from mid-December 2025 through February 2026 as part of its winter schedule. The airline plans to run one weekly service using a narrow-body aircraft.

With a flight time of approximately five hours, the route will greatly reduce travel time between the two capitals, eliminating the need for lengthy layovers in the Republic of Korea (RoK) or Hong Kong, China. Air and tourism connectivity between Mongolia and Vietnam has strengthened in recent years, while the countries’ distinct landscapes, climate, and local cultures continue to attract visitors.

Since late 2024, Mongolian Airlines, the national carrier of Mongolia, has operated a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Ulaanbaatar. From Ulaanbaatar, travelers can access other destinations within Mongolia via domestic flights.

Mongolia seeks closer tourism links with Vietnam

The Mongolian Ministry of Environment and Tourism is holding tourism promotion activities in Vietnam from April 4 to 7 during the first time this landlocked country takes part in the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival.