Vietjet to launch a HCMC – Shanghai route

SHANGHAI, 13 November 2023: Vietjet will launch direct flights linking Shanghai and Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City economic hub from 1 December 2023. The new service will facilitate the travel demand and create more business opportunities for both cities and between the two countries. 

The flight time for the daily service is just over four hours. Flights will take off from Ho Chi Minh City at 1625 and land in Shanghai at 2130. The flights from Shanghai will depart at 2300 and arrive in Ho Chi Minh City at 0245 the following morning.

To celebrate the launch of the new route, Vietjet offered a fare of RMB600/one-way inclusive of tax and surcharge until 11 November for travel from 1 December 2023 to 31 October 2024. Chinese travellers can apply for an e-Visa to Vietnam and enjoy a stay of up to 90 days with multiple entries.