Within the framework of the Vietnam–Thailand Business Forum held during the official visit to Thailand by General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietnam Airlines announced the launch of a new direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket. - Photo coutersy of Vietnam Airlines

BANGKOK -- The national carrier, Vietnam Airlines announced a new nonstop route between Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket and signed strategic cooperation agreements with leading Thai tourism and aviation partners during the Vietnam–Thailand Business Forum on 28 May 2026.

Starting 2 July 2026, the airline will operate four weekly round-trip flights on the Ho Chi Minh City – Phuket route using Airbus A321 aircraft, increasing total weekly flights between Vietnam and Thailand to 67.

Vietnam Airlines also signed cooperation agreements with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Association of Thai Travel Agents, Saigontourist Group, and Airports of Thailand to strengthen tourism promotion, improve connectivity, enhance passenger experience, and boost travel demand between the two countries.

Lê Hồng Hà, President and CEO of Vietnam Airlines, said the new route and partnerships reaffirm the airline’s long-term commitment to expanding in Thailand and promoting tourism, trade, and investment exchanges across Southeast Asia. –  VNS