Bangkok Airways set to fly to Phu Quoc


Thai carrier Bangkok Airways on Thursday announced plans to operate direct flights between Phu Quoc and Bangkok following the success of its Bangkok - Da Nang service.

Bangkok Airways launches new route from Bangkok to Phu Quoc. — VNS Photo Thu Ngan

Thai carrier Bangkok Airways on Thursday announced plans to operate direct flights between Phu Quoc and Bangkok following the success of its Bangkok - Da Nang service.

Starting on October 29 there will be four weekly flights between Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Airport and Phu Quoc by 70-seat ATR 72-600 aircraft.

Fares will start at US$166 for a round trip.

The company said the new service is aimed to better connections for European, Thai and Vietnamese customers.

Phu Quoc is becoming a tourism hotspot, attracting over 1.45 million tourists from all over the world last year.

Bangkok is rated as one of the best shopping destinations in Southeast Asia. — VNS

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