Vietjet forges direct links between Vietnam and Australia’s newest international airport, strengthening bilateral ties
Marking the State Visit of Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam to Australia, Vietjet and Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding and announced a new direct service between Ho Chi Minh City and Western Sydney, expanding air connectivity between the two countries while supporting tourism, trade, investment, innovation and people-to-people links.
Route Launch
- Start date: January 9, 2027.
- Frequency: Two round-trip flights per week.
Schedule:
- Depart Ho Chi Minh City: Tuesdays & Saturdays at 9:20 p.m., arriving WSI at 10:00 a.m. next day.
- Depart WSI: Wednesdays & Sundays at 12:05 p.m., arriving Ho Chi Minh City at 4:30 p.m. same day.
Strategic Importance
- Vietjet becomes one of the first airlines to connect Vietnam with Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), Australia’s newest aviation gateway.
- Supports tourism, trade, investment, innovation, and people-to-people links between Vietnam and Australia.
- Launch coincides with Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam’s State Visit to Australia, highlighting the diplomatic significance.
Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)
- Australia’s first major international greenfield airport development in 50+ years.
- Planned capacity: up to 82 million passengers annually.
- Positioned as a catalyst for growth in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, a hub for advanced manufacturing, logistics, and technology.
- Home to a large Vietnamese community (over 70,000 residents in Greater Sydney’s west).
Leadership Statements
- Nguyen Thanh Son, Vietjet CEO: Proud to pioneer connectivity, strengthening ties and opening opportunities for tourism, trade, and cooperation.
- Simon Hickey, WSI CEO: Welcomed Vietjet as one of the first international carriers, noting the strong Vietnamese community presence in Western Sydney.
Vietjet’s Australia Network
- Already connects Vietnam to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.
- Western Sydney adds a fifth Australian destination, expanding choice and affordability for travellers.
This move positions Vietjet as a bridge-builder between Vietnam and Australia, while giving Western Sydney’s new airport international credibility from day one.
