SINGAPORE, 14 October 2026: Vietjet has officially launched a new Hanoi-Almaty-Prague route, with fifth freedom traffic rights on the Almaty-Prague sector.
The new routes give travellers residing in Southeast Asia additional options to explore Central Asia and Europe via Vietjet’s existing connections to Hanoi. The new route expands the airline’s intercontinental network and marks its entry into the European Union travel market.
The inaugural flight ceremonies took place at Almaty International Airport and Václav Havel Airport Prague on 10 October, amid a warm welcome from local leaders, residents and visitors.
Flights operate twice weekly, with round-trip services on Tuesdays and Saturdays, using Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam said: “Vietnam and the Czech Republic have a strong foundation of time-tested friendship, and now we need more bridges to carry that friendship forward. Air connectivity is one of those bridges.”
Vietjet Chief Executive Officer Nguyen Thanh Son added: “The launch of these new routes marks an important milestone in our international network expansion. Vietjet will continue to expand its services to Europe, making travel between Europe, Australia and Asia more convenient. We look forward to welcoming visitors to Vietnam and bringing Vietnamese and international travellers closer to destinations rich in culture, heritage and unique experiences, while supporting the growth of trade and investment.”
Flight schedule (local time)
VJ031: Hanoi (HAN) 0825 – Almaty (ALA) 1250 / Almaty 1420 – Prague (PRG) 1855.
VJ032: Prague (PRG) 2055 – Almaty (ALA) 0640 (+1) / Almaty 0810 – Hanoi (HAN) 1620.
*Connecting time via Almaty is 90 minutes for passengers flying between Hanoi and Prague.
(Source: Vietjet)
