This is Vietnam Airlines' second route connecting Vietnam and Indonesia, increasing the total number of flights between the two countries to 14 per week.

In the initial phase, starting from June 1, 2025, Vietnam Airlines will operate the direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Denpasar with four round-trip flights per week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

From July 2025, it will increase the frequency to seven round-trip flights per week. The flights will be operated using Airbus A321 aircraft, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience for passengers.

At the ceremony, Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Denny Abdi welcomed the resumption of Vietnam Airlines’ direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Denpasar. He emphasized that this route would boost two-way tourism and open up numerous opportunities for cooperation in various fields.

He highlighted that Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s economic hub, while Denpasar, Bali, is a popular destination for international travelers.

For his part, Dang Ngoc Hoa, chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines, committed to further developing the route by seeking and expanding cooperation opportunities with airlines, partners, and businesses in the Indonesian market.

Vietnam Airlines plans to increase flight frequency and enhance service quality across all touchpoints, he said.

Party General Secretary To Lam attended the announcement ceremony and witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Vietnam Airlines and the Association of Indonesian Travel Agents (ASTINDO), as well as another MoU between Saigontourist Group and Indonesia’s Golden Rama Tours&Travel.

Indonesia is regarded as the largest tourism market in Southeast Asia, with the world’s fourth-largest population. The total air travel demand between Vietnam and Indonesia reached over 800,000 passengers in 2024, a 61% increase compared to 2019.

Vietnam Airlines connects Vietnam with the world at ITB Berlin 2025

Vietnam Airlines and Saigontourist Group has jointly run a booth at the IBT Berlin 2025 – the world’s leading travel trade show in Berlin from March 4-6.