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Vietjet to launch Western Sydney–Ho Chi Minh City flights in January 2027, with Bangkok service planned

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Vietjet Air and its Thai subsidiary will become the latest passenger carriers to commit to Western Sydney International Airport, with Ho Chi Minh City flights scheduled to begin in January 2027 and Bangkok service planned for later that year. The airport’s passenger network now includes five carriers.

Discovered 2026-08-09T19:47:21.297373-07:00 | 2026-08-09T19:47:21.297373-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The commitment adds international connectivity to Western Sydney International ahead of its planned operations, with Vietjet targeting both Vietnam and Thailand.
  • Vietjet’s planned services bring the airport’s announced passenger-carrier count to five and support the development of a new aviation market in western Sydney.
  • The January 2027 start date and later Bangkok launch provide an early signal of expected demand for Southeast Asia connectivity from the new airport.

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