BANGKOK, 17 July 2024 - The World's Best Low Cost Airline by Skytrax for 15 consecutive years, AirAsia is now the airline with the most extensive connectivity between Thailand and Vietnam as it introduces its latest route between Bangkok (Don Mueang) and Vietnam's latest tourism hot-spot city of Phu Quoc.

Phu Quoc is home to a variety of sights and sensations available at affordable prices, ready for everyone to explore. A must-visit destination, the Don Mueang-Phu Quoc service will commence 27 October 2024 with one daily flight.

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Mr. Santisuk Klongchaiya, CEO of Thai AirAsia, said: “Vietnam is one of the countries where AirAsia aims to further expand our network to cater to the growing demand for air travel brought about by the many cities that the country has successfully developed as tourism centers. This latest route reaffirms AirAsia's position as the provider of the most direct flights between Thailand and Vietnam, where we fly on six routes to five cities across the country. We are proud to note that Thai AirAsia is the only airline serving Phu Quoc directly from Don Mueang, offering guests on-time service at great affordability.

“All our Vietnam routes have proven to be popular so we will continue expanding our network and increasing flight frequencies to meet the growing demand.”

Phu Quoc is the southernmost island of Vietnam and while not yet widely known among Thai travelers, offers a range of interesting sites that make it a perfect choice for seaside relaxation. Among its key attractions are the unique Starfish Beach, gondola rides at the VinPearl Grand World that is dubbed the Venice of Vietnam, Vietnam’s largest amusement park

VinWonders Phu Quoc, VinPearl Sea Shell Aquariuam and VinPearl Safari Phu Quoc for animal viewing, the longest oversea cable car ride in the world at Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park, and Sunset Town, the Mediterranean style setting with Vietnamese twists ideal for leisure strolls.

Thai AirAsia now operates 77 weekly flights including from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Hanoi (14x), Ho Chi Minh City (21x), Da Nang (21x), Nha Trang (7x) and Phu Quoc (7x), while from Chiang Mai the airline flies to Hanoi (7x).