Following more than three months of strong performance on the Phú Quốc–Seoul route, the addition of these two new international gateways marks the next step in the airline's strategy to deepen connectivity between Vietnam and South Korea, broadening passenger choice while further driving international arrivals to Vietnam's key destinations.

Daily flights to Seoul with attractive launch offers

With both new routes coming online simultaneously, Sun PhuQuoc Airways will operate a total of three direct connections between Vietnam and South Korea from Phú Quốc, Hà Nội, and Hồ Chí Minh City to Seoul, totalling 28 weekly flights.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches daily services to Seoul

Both new routes operate with one daily round-trip, on a schedule designed to maximize time at the destination while accommodating the needs of both leisure and business travelers. On the Hà Nội- Seoul route, the outbound flight departs Hà Nội at 16:20, arriving at Incheon International Airport at 22:40 local time; the return departs Seoul at 00:15 local time and lands in Hà Nội at 03:10. On the Hồ Chí Minh City - Seoul route, the outbound flight departs Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 15:25, arriving at Incheon at 22:40 local time; the return departs Seoul at 00:10 local time and arrives in Hồ Chí Minh City at 03:35.

To celebrate the launch, SPA is offering special introductory fares for the first 20 passengers on each route (for travel within the first two weeks of operation), starting from VND 3,410,000 one-way for Hà Nội–Seoul and from VND 3,295,000 one-way for Hồ Chí Minh City–Seoul. Child fares (75% of the adult fare) and senior fares (85% of the standard fare) remain available to help families travel affordably.

Through September 23, 2026, passengers booking Seoul flights will also enjoy complimentary standard seat selection, a 50% discount on front-row seat selection fees, and a 20% discount on additional checked baggage purchased beyond the free allowance included in the fare.

Expanding the International Network

On its Seoul routes, Sun PhuQuoc Airways brings its "Resort in the Sky" philosophy to life through end-to-end five-star service: a new-generation cabin in warm tones, spacious seating, the signature La Festa fragrance, and a modern wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The full-service dining experience features a hot meal menu blending Vietnamese, Asian, and European flavors, complemented by premium TWG tea, Sun KraftBeer craft beer, and Delingoo coffee.

SPA brings the resort experience from the ground to the sky.

For Sun Signature members, Sun Group's loyalty program, every flight is an opportunity to earn points redeemable for award tickets, checked baggage, and seat upgrades, alongside a full range of privileges across the Sun Group ecosystem. The program's two highest tiers also come with integrated global payment benefits through NCB and Visa, enabling a seamless journey from flight to resort, entertainment, and beyond.

South Korea remains one of Vietnam's most important inbound markets, welcoming approximately 4.3 million Korean visitors in 2025 and over 1.32 million in the first quarter of 2026 alone. In the other direction, the number of Vietnamese travelers visiting South Korea grew by nearly 30% year-on-year a reflection of the increasingly vibrant flow of trade, investment, and tourism between the two countries.

South Korea remains one of the most important international markets for Việt Nam's tourism industry. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

All three of Sun PhuQuoc Airways' Vietnam - Korea routes fly into Incheon International Airport, ranked the world's second-best airport by Skytrax in 2026, offering passengers convenient onward connections to Northeast Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

The expansion to Hà Nội and Hồ Chí Minh City is part of SPA's long-term strategy to build a multi-directional international network centered on Phú Quốc. In 2026, the airline will progressively launch new international routes to Phú Quốc from Chengdu (July 16), Singapore (July 25), and Bangkok (August 8), with further expansion into Malaysia, India, Japan, Russia, and Kazakhstan in the pipeline.

SPA has operated the Phú Quốc–Seoul route since April 17.

On the same day, Sun PhuQuoc Airways also opened ticket sales for two new domestic routes strengthening Central Vietnam connectivity: Hà Nội–Dong Hoi (once daily) and Dong Hoi–Nha Trang (three times weekly) effective July 6, 2026, with operations scheduled to begin on August 16, 2026. Passengers booking during the launch period can enjoy a 20% fare discount using the code NEWROUTES.

In parallel, new domestic routes linking Phú Quốc with Da Lat, Can Tho, and Buon Ma Thuot will be developed under a hub-and-spoke model, diversifying the island's source markets and improving accessibility from key economic regions across the country.

To support its rapid capacity growth, SPA is accelerating fleet investment, with the total fleet expected to reach 26 aircraft by the end of August 2026. From September 2026, the introduction of the wide-body Airbus A330 will provide the operational foundation for the airline to progressively realize its "Rise to the World" strategy and strengthen Vietnam's international aviation connectivity.