Vietnam Airlines to Launch First Direct Flight Route to Northern Europe

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Vietnam Insider — Vietnam Airlines announced it will launch the first-ever direct flight route between Vietnam and Northern Europe, connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Copenhagen, Denmark, starting December 15.

According to the national flag carrier’s statement released on Sunday, the new route will operate three times per week using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Departures from Ho Chi Minh City are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, while return flights from Copenhagen will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

This marks the first nonstop service between Vietnam and Denmark and establishes a new air bridge between Southeast Asia and Northern Europe.

Vietnam Airlines aims to meet growing demand for travel, tourism, family visits, and business exchanges, especially within the Vietnamese diaspora of more than 70,000 people living across the Nordic region. Deputy CEO Dang Anh Tuan emphasized that the new route is part of the airline’s broader strategy to expand its European network, targeting Northern Europe as a high-potential market.

Copenhagen, the largest air transit hub in Northern Europe, serves as the primary base for Scandinavian Airlines, a fellow member of the SkyTeam Alliance. This strategic alignment will enable Vietnam Airlines passengers to easily connect to neighboring countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Finland through integrated transit services.

Looking ahead, Vietnam Airlines plans to launch and restore up to 15 international routes in 2025, targeting key markets including Italy, Russia, China, the UAE, Japan, South Korea, and India. Currently, the carrier operates direct flights to the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Russia. Beginning in early July, it will also commence service between Hanoi and Milan, Italy.

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