Moving beyond charter flights, Thua Thien Hue is establishing a regular flight route with Taiwan (China) to Phu Bai International Airport, expected to start in early September 2024.

The summer travel season is peaking, but unlike previous years, this year's domestic travel trends show significant changes. Vietnamese tourists are adjusting their travel choices to fully enjoy their vacations, opting for night flights, train journeys, or personal car trips.

On January 10, the Provincial Department of Tourism coordinated with Vietjet Air, KX Group (South Korea), SMC Hue Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Hue Monuments Conservation Center, Vietravel Hue One Member Limited Company and related units to organize direct flights connecting Thua Thien Hue and Incheon (South Korea).

Since the opening of Terminal 2 at Phu Bai International Airport in April 2023, Thua Thien Hue has been able to operate international routes, though primarily in the form of charter flights. Developing these into regular commercial flights with stable frequency requires time and appropriate solutions.

Along with the departure of a direct flight from Hue to South Korea, on August 1, the Provincial Department of Tourism coordinated with Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company, SMC Hue Co., Ltd (South Korea), Phu Bai International Airport; the Provincial Tourism Association, and related units to welcome the first direct flight, connecting Thua Thien Hue with Seoul City (South Korea). This is also the first flight from Incheon International Airport (South Korea) to the new terminal of Phu Bai International Airport.

On May 30, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh had a working session with the Commercial Department – Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (Vietjet) about opening new domestic and international flights to Hue.

According to a report by the CNN on December 8, Google has just announced its annual roundup of Year in Search trends; covering various topics, including tourism.

After the Bangkok - Hue - Bangkok charter flight, Thua Thien Hue plans to open charter and commercial routes connecting Hue ancient capital with some ancient capitals in Southeast Asia, such as: Ayutthaya (Thailand) - Luang Prabang (Laos) - Siem Reap (Cambodia)…

The Provincial People's Committee has just issued the plan No. 299 to exploit the Thai tourist market to Thua Thien Hue by charter flights to revive and stimulate this market segment.