Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), operated by Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation, has welcomed VietJet Air's new direct flights connecting Cebu with Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The services began on 10 November 2026, expanding the airport's route network and creating new opportunities for tourism, travel and trade between the Philippines and Vietnam.
VietJet will operate each route three times a week using A321 aircraft. The services connect MCIA with Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.
The launch follows VietJet's announcement during the June 2026 state visit to the Philippines by Vietnamese General Secretary and President Tô Lâm.
MCIA marked the inaugural flights with traditional water cannon salutes and ceremonies. To celebrate the launch, VietJet is offering special promotions from 10 to 12 November. Eco fares start at US$75 one-way, while Deluxe fares come with a 25% discount.
The new routes give travellers from Cebu direct access to Vietnam's major cities. They also make it easier for Vietnamese visitors to explore Cebu's beaches and heritage attractions.
Athanasios Titonis, CEO of Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation, said the services would create more travel opportunities between the two destinations.
"These flights give Cebuanos more ways to discover Vietnam, and give Vietnamese travellers a direct gateway to Cebu," he said.
With the additions, MCIA now serves 28 domestic and 17 international destinations. The expansion further strengthens its position as the Philippines' busiest airport outside Manila.
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