Sun Group officially launched its airline Sun PhuQuoc Airways at a ceremony in Hanoi on Wednesday, 15th October.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways’ debut ushers in a new era for lifestyle aviation for Vietnam as it is the first brand under the country’s resort airline model.
According to Sun Group chairman, Dang Minh Truong, the airline aims to expand travel opportunities to Phu Quoc through direct flights and a seamless experience, completing the group's comprehensive tourism ecosystem.
The new airline aims to seamlessly connect Phu Quoc with travellers from virtually anywhere in the world.
Ticket sales have commenced on the airline's official website, and commercial flights will take off from 1st November.
An island’s pride
Sun PhuQuoc Airways is the first Vietnamese airline named after an island, reflecting Sun Group's strategic commitment to developing the country’s famed Pearl Island.
The launch is particularly timely as Phu Quoc, now a special administrative unit, will host the 2027 APEC Summit, significantly increasing air travel demand.
Under such circumstances, the airline is poised to enhance the region's aviation and tourism infrastructure.
Symphony of the sun
The launch ceremony of Sun PhuQuoc Airways was meticulously staged under the theme Symphony of the Sun.
The event transformed the entire space into the experience of the airline's first-ever flight.
This maiden flight is a journey that narrates Sun Group's aspiration to conquer the skies through music, light, and art.
Up and running
The airline has since completed the setup of its operational systems, safety procedures, and the hub-and-spoke route network plan, positioning Phu Quoc as the central hub.
Initial routes will connect Phu Quoc with Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang, as well as the key domestic route, Ha Noi – TP.HCM and TP.HCM – Da Nang.
The network will expand from December 2025 with additional routes: Hanoi – Da Nang and Cam Ranh – Phu Quoc.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam granted both the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and the Approved Training Organisation (ATO) licence for the airline last 25th September.
To date, the airline has already taken delivery of its first three aircraft, including Airbus A321NX and A321CEO models, out of a total of eight aircraft planned for operation in 2025.
Fleet expansion will be swift and authorities aim to have 25 aircraft by the end of 2026, and around 30 to 35 aircraft by 2027.
