HÀ NỘI — Vietravel Airlines began operating daily direct flights between Hà Nội and Shenzhen, China, on Saturday, with a flight time of approximately one hour and 50 minutes. 

This marks another step in the carrier’s expansion into the Chinese market, just three months after launching its HCM City-Shenzhen service. 

The new route was launched ahead of the high-level activities of APEC 2026 in Shenzhen, including the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting scheduled for November 18-19. It provides greater travel convenience for business travellers, entrepreneurs and tourists amid growing international attention on the city. 

A Vietravel Airlines representative said that the route will strengthen connections between Việt Nam and one of the region’s major technology, manufacturing and trade hubs.

With services to Shenzhen from both Hà Nội and HCM City, the airline aims to develop an international network linking the markets with strong passenger demand, trade flows and long-term growth potential. 

Following this new route, the carrier plans to expand services to Chongqing and Kunming. Once these routes are operational, its total flight frequency between Việt Nam and China is expected to reach nearly 30 flights per week. 

The expansion comes as Vietravel Airlines accelerates its transformation and development after joining the T&T Group ecosystem.

The carrier has strengthened its fleet and operational capacity, including the addition of its first owned Airbus A321, and signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase 50 next-generation aircraft, comprising 20 A220s and 30 A321-family planes. — VNA/VNS