Quang Binh province welcomes first flight from Taiwan
These international flights, the first of their kind, marked a significant milestone for the Dong Hoi airport, particularly following its designation as one of three domestic airports authorised to process foreign passengers' arrivals and departures using electronic visas.
The passengers boarding the first flight from Taiwan to Quang Binh at Dong Hoi Airport (Photo: VNA)
Quang Binh (VNA) – A Vietjet flight from Taipei, Taiwan (China) landed at the Dong Hoi international airport in the central province of Quang Binh on March 31 evening, with 38 passengers on board.
Earlier on the same day, another flight operated by Vietnam’s carrier Vietjet Air carrying 90 passengers, took off at the Dong Hoi international airport at 12:40 pm and landed at the Taipei international airport at 15:40 pm.
These international flights, the first of their kind, marked a significant milestone for the Dong Hoi airport, particularly following its designation as one of three domestic airports authorised to process foreign passengers' arrivals and departures using electronic visas.
Earlier, based on a proposal from Vietjet Air, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam approved the airline’s operation of international flights between Dong Hoi city and Taipei. The service, running from March 31 to October 13, includes 26 flights (13 round trips) using Airbus A320/A321 aircraft.
Director of the Quang Binh Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy presents gifts to a passenger of the flight. (Photo: VNA)
This new route is expected to enhance connectivity between Taiwan and Quang Binh, promoting tourism and boosting the province’s international profile. It is also seen as an incentive for other airlines and travel agencies to consider expanding international routes to Dong Hoi in the future.
A Vietjet Air representative highlighted Quang Binh’s appeal as a prime tourism destination, benefiting from convenient regional transport links and significant visitoꦆr growth, particularly during peak travel seasons. The carrier plans to collaborate with local authorities to explore further route expansions and introduce diverse travel options in the time to come./.
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