Vietnam Airlines Celebrates 35 Years of Vietnam–Australia Connectivity, Marking 35,000th Flight and 7.5 Millionth Passenger
Vietnam Airlines today celebrated 35 years of connecting
Vietnam and Australia, marking its 35,000th flight between the two countries and the 7.5
millionth passenger carried on its Vietnam–Australia network.
35 Years of Service:
Vietnam Airlines celebrated its 35th anniversary of flights between Vietnam and Australia.
Achievements:
- 35,000 flights operated
- 7.5 million passengers carried
Current Operations:
25 round-trip flights per week across five routes (Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City ↔ Sydney, Melbourne, Perth).
Fleet:
Wide-body Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft.
Market Growth:
In the first half of 2026, over 809,000 passengers traveled on this route — up 11.5% compared to 2025, with load factors above 83%.
Strategic Importance:
Aviation is seen as “strategic infrastructure” supporting trade, tourism, and people-to-people ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Australia.
Partnerships & Initiatives
- Trip.com & RMIT University: MoUs signed at the Vietnam–Australia Techconnect Forum.
- Flight Centre Travel Group: Cooperation agreement for tourism promotion, product development, and aviation talent training.
- Tourism Promotion: Joint efforts with Vietnamese agencies to expand destination marketing and strengthen business-to-business connections.
Big Picture
Vietnam Airlines is positioning itself not just as a carrier but as a bridge for economic growth and cultural exchange. Australia remains a key market, and the airline plans to keep investing in fleet, service quality, and partnerships to meet rising demand.
