Vietjet launches first-ever direct service between Vietnam and the Philippines, connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Manila

• *Highlighting network growth following Da Nang–Kuala Lumpur launch and Hanoi–Hiroshima frequency boost
  

(Ho Chi Minh City, November 23, 2025) – Just in time for the festive holiday season, Vietjet has launched its newest route linking Ho Chi Minh City with Manila, marking Vietjet’s first entry into the Philippine market while underscoring the airline’s growing expansion across Asia–Pacific. The five-weekly service offers travelers from both countries more convenient access to two of Southeast Asia’s most exciting cultural and culinary destinations, promoting tourism, cultural, and economic exchanges between the two countries and across the wider region.

The inaugural flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Manila departed in a lively celebration, warmly greeted by travelers and local communities in both cities. Special guests, including Miss Cosmo 2024 Ketut Permata Juliastrid Sari and Miss Cosmo Philippines 2025 Chelsea Fernandez, joined the ceremony to welcome the first passengers, adding festivity and energy to the route’s launch.

To celebrate the new milestone and the year-end travel season, Vietjet is offering “Thank Yourself” promotion across its entire network, including the new Ho Chi Minh – Manila service, for bookings during November 24–30, 2025 :

• 100% discount on Eco-class base fare (excluding taxes and fees), for travel between January 6 and May 27, 2026 (*), by applying the promo code THANKME when booking via www.vietjetair.com or the “Vietjet Air” mobile app.
• Complimentary 20kg checked baggage for Eco passengers on flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Manila from January 5 to 28, and from May 4 to 28, 2026.
• Free eSIM (500MB of high-speed data, valid of 31 days) for international passengers to Vietnam with bookings made by December 31, 2025, or while supplies last. Select the eSIM option when purchasing tickets on Vietjet’s website or app.

The new route reaffirms Ho Chi Minh City position as Vietnam’s premier international gateway. The city offers seamless onward connections to the country’s top destinations—such as Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, and Hue—as well as to other major cities across Asia through Vietjet’s extensive network.

The airline welcomes passengers onboard its modern, fuel-efficient fleet, featuring friendly service, a diverse menu of hot meals—including Vietnamese favorites like Pho and Banh Mi, and unique in-flight cultural performances at 10,000 meters on special occasions.

(*) Excluding public holidays and peak periods