Vietjet to launch direct flights between S’pore and Phu Quoc in Vietnam from May 30

Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet Air will launch non-stop flights from Singapore to Phu Quoc island in southern Vietnam from May 30, becoming the second airline to do so from Changi Airport. The announcement comes three months after Scoot launched direct flights to Phu Quoc on Dec 20, 2024. The budget arm of Singapore Airlines operates the route five times a week on Embraer E190-E2 regional jets. Vietjet’s new one hour and 45 minutes route will operate four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays on an Airbus A320. The flight from Singapore will depart at 1.05pm and arrive in Phu Quoc at 1.45pm local time, while the return service will leave the island at 3.45pm and reach Singapore at 6.30pm. Singapore is one hour ahead of Vietnam. Bookings opened on Vietjet’s website from March 11. This will be Vietjet’s fourth direct route between Singapore and Vietnam, after Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang. Phu Quoc, which is known for its wildlife and beaches, houses the Phu Quoc National Park, a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. Noting that the island boasts over 80,000 hotel rooms and welcomes millions of visitors annually, Vietjet chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao said she hopes the new route will help to connect the two hubs of tourism, economy and culture, unlocking opportunities for cooperation between Singapore and Vietnam. “We aim to transport over half a million passengers annually, opening this door for Singaporeans and international travellers to experience the unique beauty of this island gem,” she added.<br/>