First passengers flying with Vietjet on the new route posed for photo. — VNS Photo

Vietjet made its debut flight on the Hai Phong-Bangkok route from the Cat Bi International Airport on Wednesday.

"Conveniently located in northeast Viet Nam, which is the centre for economic and social growth for the region, Hai Phong has great potential for tourism development with a series of local specialties and services for international tourists," the airline said in its statement.

"Meanwhile, Thailand is known as the land of smiles; it's a shopping paradise and a favourite destination to experience traditional and cultural tourism services. The new route will connect the two key cities of Hai Phong and Bangkok well, bringing more travel opportunities to individuals and tourists at the most affordable cost."

The Hai Phong-Bangkok route will operate flights every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, with flight time of one hour 50 minutes per leg.

The Bangkok-Hai Phong flight takes off at 3.20pm and arrives at Hai Phong at 5.10pm. The return flight departs at 5.40pm and lands in Bangkok at 7.30pm.

Vietjet has, so far, operated 10,000 flights, carrying nearly two million passengers on the eight routes to and from Hai Phong. — VNS