Vietjet Launches Clark–Ho Chi Minh City Direct Flights — 3 Times a Week on Tue, Thu and Sat

Vietjet Launches Clark–Ho Chi Minh City Direct Flights — 3 Times a Week on Tue, Thu and Sat

📌 Vietnamese airline Vietjet opened a new direct route between Clark International Airport and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Tuesday, November 10. It is the first nonstop route linking the two cities, operating three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

■ What's Changing
· According to PortCalls, flight VJ1871 departs Clark at 5:05 p.m. and arrives in Ho Chi Minh City at 6:35 p.m. local time, while flight VJ1870 departs Ho Chi Minh City at 12:30 p.m. and arrives in Clark at 4:05 p.m.
· The inaugural ceremony was led by Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon and attended by officials from the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and the airport operator LIPAD, among others. Secretary Dizon said he hopes the service will soon increase to daily flights.
· Vietjet also launched Cebu–Hanoi and Cebu–Ho Chi Minh City routes at the same time.

■ Tips for Residents and Travelers
· The launch promotional fare (economy one-way from US$75, including taxes and fees) applies only to bookings made November 10–12, and according to Punto, the travel period is December 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 (with blackout dates).
· You can now fly from Clark straight to Vietnam without going through Manila, but flights operate only on set days, so check the days of the week first when planning your schedule.

■ Sources
Punto! Central Luzon (11/11), PortCalls (11/11)

■ Photos
· 1. Vietjet aircraft arriving at Clark Airport with a fire truck water cannon salute — Punto! Central Luzon
· 2. File photo · Vietjet aircraft welcomed with a water cannon salute — Punto! Central Luzon
· 3. File photo · Vietjet aircraft in flight — PortCalls