In a move that’s bound to tickle the fancy of Aussie jetsetters and pennywise adventurers alike, Vietjet has tossed another shrimp on the Asia-Pacific barbie with two spicy new routes—this time linking Hanoi with the culturally rich Chinese cities of Chengdu and Xi’an.
Launching on 1 July and 6 July 2025, respectively, these fresh direct services will operate four return flights per week apiece. That’s right—eight new opportunities a week to hop from Vietnam’s bustling capital straight into the panda-laden precincts of Chengdu or the terracotta wonders of Xi’an. All this comes as part of Vietjet’s turbocharged expansion strategy, which now sees seven new China–Vietnam routes in the bag for the first half of 2025.
This is far more than just a few new flights on a map for Australians. It’s a gateway to something bigger: multi-city escapades through Asia that don’t cost the earth or require a PhD in transit planning. Whether you’re sipping a flat white in Melbourne or catching surf in Perth, travellers can now connect via Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City and be breathing Chinese air within hours, sans wallet trauma.
It’s a timely manoeuvre, too. With international travel bouncing back like a well-oiled kangaroo, demand for affordable routes that don’t skimp on service is soaring. And Vietjet, cheeky underdog of the low-cost carrier world, seems to have sniffed the breeze.
🎉 Launch Specials That’ll Get You Packing
Vietjet is slinging a stash of promotional fares lighter than a bao bun to celebrate the dual debut. These limited-time deals are available via www.vietjetair.com or the airline’s mobile app. Expect them to disappear faster than your boarding gate at Sydney Airport.
🧭 A Network That Keeps on Giving
You’re not imagining things if it feels like Vietjet’s everywhere lately. These China launches follow earlier services between Vietnam and Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai—routes that were revived or launched throughout March and April 2025.
In fact, the Vietjet network now reads like a Lonely Planet wishlist: Japan’s Nagoya and Fukuoka, India’s Hyderabad and Bengaluru, Singapore from Phu Quoc Island (starting at the end of this month), and a clutch of other regional gems. All of them are connected through Vietnam’s growing reputation as a budget-friendly, culturally rich stopover paradise.
So if you’re a digital nomad dodging winter, a business traveller with a taste for efficiency, or a holidaymaker who’d rather spend cash on dumplings than departure taxes, Vietjet’s got your back—and your backpack.
🌱 Flying Smart, Flying Green
It’s not just about where you go—it’s how you get there. Vietjet continues to operate a young and eco-conscious fleet, boasting modern aircraft that sip rather than slurp jet fuel. Onboard, passengers enjoy complimentary SkyCare travel insurance (because who doesn’t like a little peace of mind?) and rack up loyalty rewards via the airline’s SkyJoy program, which sounds like the name of a cloud-based jazz band but is, in fact, their frequent flyer initiative.
🌏 Asia-Pacific Just Got Closer
This is more than a route map reshuffle—it’s a strategic play in the big leagues. Vietjet’s latest expansion underscores its growing clout as a key player in connecting Australia to the wider Asia-Pacific, reinforcing Vietnam’s position as a vital and vibrant aviation hub.
So, if you’ve got an itch for exploration and a taste for adventure (but not the budget for business class), these new routes are your boarding pass to a smarter, snappier, and decidedly more exciting kind of travel.
By Michelle Warner
