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Three air routes in Vietnam have been named among the top 10 busiest domestic flight routes in Southeast Asia in August 2024, according to data from OAG, the world's leading provider of digital flight information, intelligence, and analytics for airports, airlines, and travel tech companies, the Government News has reported.

They are the Ha Noi-Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi-Da Nang, and Da Nang-Ho Chi Minh City routes.

Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City leads the top 10 flight routes. Photo: OAG Aviation

The data are based on the number of seats sold on flights.

The air route connecting the capital city of Hanoi with the southern metropolis HCM City was ranked as the busiest domestic air route in the region with a total of 949,246 seats sold in August.

The Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang - Hanoi routes were in fifth and seventh places with 427,779 and 410,000 seats, respectively.

Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City air route

The Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City route became one of the world’s four busiest domestic air routes in 2023, with a total of over 9 million passengers carried, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

The figure accounts for 22 percent of the country’s total passengers on domestic flights.

There were a total of 43,000 flights conducted on the route, accounting for 17.5 percent of all domestic flights.

Vietnam has 3 domestic routes among the busiest in Southeast Asia. Photo: Shutterstock

Vietnam’s aviation industry has shown signs of strong recovery this year.

Local airlines carried 74 million passengers, up 34.5 percent compared to 2022 and equal to nearly 94 percent of pre-pandemic levels.

Of these, 32 million were foreigners, an increase of 1.7-fold against 2022 and equal to 77 percent of the figure in pre-pandemic 2019.

The sector targets transporting 80.3 million passengers in 2024, a year-on-year rise of 7.1 percent.

Hanoi – Da Nang air route

The distance between Da Nang and Hanoi is approximately 629 kilometers, making a flight from Hanoi to Da Nang an ideal choice. When considering how long the flight from Hanoi to Da Nang is, you can expect it to take about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Depending on actual conditions, the flight time from Hanoi to Da Nang may vary by 5 to 10 minutes. You can easily catch a flight from Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi to Da Nang International Airport, ensuring a seamless and time-efficient journey between these two captivating destinations.

After taking a flight from Hanoi to Da Nang, you will find yourself in a city filled with an array of must-visit attractions. Da Nang Vietnam boasts beautiful sights that offer enchanting landscapes like Son Tra Peninsula, Marble Mountains, Dragon Bridge, My Khe Beach, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Non Nuoc Beach. VinWonders Nam Hoi An, a paradise of entertainment and cultural experiences, is worth a visit as well.

Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City air route

The air distance between Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 941 kilometers. As of the current time, all domestic airlines operate flights on the Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City route. The flight duration from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City is around 1 hour and 25 minutes, but it may vary slightly among different airlines.

The air distance between Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 941 kilometers. Photo: Vinpearl

The cost of air tickets for travel between Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City can vary due to factors such as the airline, service class, timing of booking, and travel dates. On average, ticket prices for this route range from around 600,000–2,430,000 VND for one-way and 1,516,000–2,156,000 for round-trip.

When you arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, there are plenty of places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City such as Saigon Central Post Office, and Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, and indulge in food in Ho Chi Minh such as bun bo, com tam, etc.

In addition to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam offers several other captivating destinations, including Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Da Nang, Ha Long, etc., where you can immerse yourself in the country's natural and cultural wonders.

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