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Vietjet Air has announced its inaugural air service between Vietnam and New Zealand, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Auckland – both nations’ key economic, tourism, and cultural hubs.
The event held in Hanoi was attended by Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, along with senior officials and business leaders from both nations.
The Ho Chi Minh City- Auckland service is scheduled to commence in September 2025, initially offering four return flights per week, operated by Vietjet’s modern fleet. This new service marks a key milestone in Vietnam-New Zealand bilateral relations as the two nations have officially elevated their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and look forward to celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
“I’m very pleased with Vietjet’s announcement that they will develop a new route to New Zealand, strengthening the connectivity and the people-to-people links between our two countries which is a critical enabler of more growth and brings our people closer together,” says New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
“This enables lots of opportunities across the board, not just in tourism but also in trade and also in education.”
With the introduction of this new route, Vietjet brings Vietnam and New Zealand closer than ever before. The service provides a cost-effective flight option to travellers, with a variety of seat classes to suit different preferences, including Business, SkyBoss, Deluxe, and Eco.
Vietjet’s new route will connect New Zealand’s Auckland to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s vibrant commercial hub and one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing cities. Located in the southern part of the country, Ho Chi Minh City is renowned for its rich history, iconic cultural landmarks, tropical climate, and vibrant nightlife.
As a key gateway, Ho Chi Minh City offers travelers easy access to explore the rest of Vietnam – from the renowned Mekong Delta and Ha Long Bay to stunning coastal cities and UNESCO World Heritage sites – while also connecting to attractive destinations across Southeast and Northeast Asia.
The Ho Chi Minh City – Auckland route will not only boost investment, tourism, education, and cultural exchange but also create new opportunities for collaboration between Vietnam and New Zealand. This new connection marks a key milestone in Vietjet’s expansion within the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region, following its entry into Australia in April 2023.
Vietjet currently operates six Australia – Vietnam routes, linking Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City, and Melbourne and Sydney to Hanoi.
