Vietnam Airlines opens new route connecting Hanoi with Chengdu
VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines has expanded its international flight network with the opening of a new route connecting the capital of Hanoi with Chengdu of China, helping to promote trade and tourism between the two cities and two countries.
The first flight, coded VN552, departed from Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi at 23:00 p.m. (local time) on June 25 and arrived at Tianfu International Airport in Chengdu at 2:05 a.m. (local time) on June 26.
The return flight, coded VN553, took off from Chengdu at 3:05 a.m. (local time) and landed in Hanoi at 4:20 a.m. (local time) on June 26.
There will be a total of four flights a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Chengdu is famous for a number of attractions such as Jinli Ancient Street, Anshun Bridge, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, and Jiuzhaigou - a world heritage site recognised by UNESCO.
People from Chengdu will have the chance to explore Hanoi, which is home to a large number of cultural and historical sites and craft villages along with a range of beautiful natural landscapes.
