Vietnam's central city of Da Nang has welcomed the launch of two new international air routes from Manila of the Philippines and Bali of Indonesia, marking a significant step in expanding its connectivity across Southeast Asia.
Flight Z2824 of Philippines AirAsia from Ninoy Aquino International Airport landed in Da Nang International Airport at 3:20 p.m. on March 20, carrying 180 passengers. The Manila-Da Nang route will operate four flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays using Airbus A320 aircraft.
Later the same day, at 5:55 pm, flight QZ480 of Indonesia AirAsia from Ngurah Rai International Airport arrived with another 180 passengers. This marks the first direct air link between Bali and Da Nang, also operating four times weekly on the same schedule with Airbus A320 aircraft.
Jane Runkat, Minister Counsellor of the Indonesian Embassy in Vietnam, said travel demand between Vietnam and Indonesia has surged, with over 300,000 passenger movements recorded in 2025 and bilateral trade reaching US$17.2 billion.
