The Vietnamese capital Hanoi will be closer than ever from Prague. From 10 October 2026, the Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet Air will fly twice a week on this route. Prague will thus become the first European destination of this carrier. The new connection should contribute not only to the expected development of tourism between Vietnam and Czechia, but also to the strengthening of trade and transport of goods.
The arrival of Vietjet Air at Prague Airport will open the first scheduled service to Prague–Hanoi in the modern history of Czechia.
„Vietnam represents the strongest market in terms of passenger numbers, with which we have not had direct air links until now. Last year alone, more than 75,000 people travelled between Prague and Hanoi in both directions. That is why we have also been working very hard for a direct route to Hanoi for a long time. It was one of our strategic priorities, which we have now succeeded in fulfilling," says Jiří Pos, Chairman of the Board of Prague Airport.
Vietjet Air will operate the new route twice a week – always on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The route will initially operate with a stopover in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and passengers will also be able to purchase tickets for the Prague–Almaty and return leg. According to the flight schedule, the aircraft will take off from Hanoi at 8:45 a.m. and, after a stopover in Almaty, will land on the runway of Prague Airport at 6:30 p.m. The flight will depart Prague at 20:30 with a stopover in Almaty and arrival in Hanoi the following day at 16:45. Vietjet Air will deploy an Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a total capacity of 377 passengers on the route.
The direct air link between Prague and Hanoi is expected to be attractive to the large Vietnamese community living in Czechia. It is expected that more than 67,000 passengers in both directions could use the new link in the first year of operation.
„The new line will make it easier for the Vietnamese community in Czechia to visit relatives, in both directions. However, we expect that this new direct link will also develop tourism and make Vietnam more accessible to Czech visitors. Last but not least, this line will contribute to strengthening existing and building new business ties between the Czech Republic and Vietnam. From this point of view, Vietnam is also an important gateway to Southeast Asia and we expect that in addition to passenger transport, the line will also be used for the transport of goods," adds Jiří Pos.
„A direct air link between Prague and Hanoi is crucial for inbound tourism to Czechia. Vietnam is one of the markets with high potential not only as a source market in its own right, but especially as a transfer hub for other markets in Southeast Asia. And it is the accessibility of the destination that plays a key role in tourists' decisions on where to go. The new route will thus significantly facilitate travel to Czechia, boost arrivals from Southeast Asia and at the same time open up further opportunities for the development of tourism and business relations," says František Reismüller, Director of the Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism and adding: „The connection via Almaty also reaches out to the wider Central Asian region. Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan, represent a promising segment with growing purchasing power, above-average length of stay and interest in spa, healthcare and quality services. At the same time, the Czech Republic has a strong reputation as a world-class spa destination in this region.“
Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air will be the new carrier at Václav Havel Airport Prague. The airline was established in 2007 and is based in Hanoi. The carrier's extensive network will allow passengers to take advantage of over forty connections throughout Asia in addition to the Prague–Hanoi route.
„Vietnam represents the strongest market in terms of passenger numbers, with which we have not had direct air links until now. Last year alone, more than 75,000 people travelled between Prague and Hanoi in both directions. That is why we have also been working very hard for a direct route to Hanoi for a long time. It was one of our strategic priorities, which we have now succeeded in fulfilling," says Jiří Pos, Chairman of the Board of Prague Airport.
Vietjet Air will operate the new route twice a week – always on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The route will initially operate with a stopover in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and passengers will also be able to purchase tickets for the Prague–Almaty and return leg. According to the flight schedule, the aircraft will take off from Hanoi at 8:45 a.m. and, after a stopover in Almaty, will land on the runway of Prague Airport at 6:30 p.m. The flight will depart Prague at 20:30 with a stopover in Almaty and arrival in Hanoi the following day at 16:45. Vietjet Air will deploy an Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a total capacity of 377 passengers on the route.
The direct air link between Prague and Hanoi is expected to be attractive to the large Vietnamese community living in Czechia. It is expected that more than 67,000 passengers in both directions could use the new link in the first year of operation.
„The new line will make it easier for the Vietnamese community in Czechia to visit relatives, in both directions. However, we expect that this new direct link will also develop tourism and make Vietnam more accessible to Czech visitors. Last but not least, this line will contribute to strengthening existing and building new business ties between the Czech Republic and Vietnam. From this point of view, Vietnam is also an important gateway to Southeast Asia and we expect that in addition to passenger transport, the line will also be used for the transport of goods," adds Jiří Pos.
„A direct air link between Prague and Hanoi is crucial for inbound tourism to Czechia. Vietnam is one of the markets with high potential not only as a source market in its own right, but especially as a transfer hub for other markets in Southeast Asia. And it is the accessibility of the destination that plays a key role in tourists' decisions on where to go. The new route will thus significantly facilitate travel to Czechia, boost arrivals from Southeast Asia and at the same time open up further opportunities for the development of tourism and business relations," says František Reismüller, Director of the Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism and adding: „The connection via Almaty also reaches out to the wider Central Asian region. Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan, represent a promising segment with growing purchasing power, above-average length of stay and interest in spa, healthcare and quality services. At the same time, the Czech Republic has a strong reputation as a world-class spa destination in this region.“
Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air will be the new carrier at Václav Havel Airport Prague. The airline was established in 2007 and is based in Hanoi. The carrier's extensive network will allow passengers to take advantage of over forty connections throughout Asia in addition to the Prague–Hanoi route.
| Flight Schedule: |
| Prague, departure 20:30 – Almaty, arrival 7:10/departure 8:40 (+1) – Hanoi, arrival 16:45 |
| Hanoi, departure 8:45 – Almaty, arrival 13:20/departure 14:50 – Prague, arrival 18:30 |
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