Jetstar Asia opens direct flight from Singapore to Da Nang

Singapore-based Jetstar Asia Airways introduced a new direct service from Singapore to Da Nang city in Vietnam’s central coast on August 4, the second low-cost flight from Singapore to Vietnam after Ho Chi Minh City.

Singapore-based Jetstar Asia Airways introduced a new direct service from Singapore to Da Nang city in Vietnam’s central coast on August 4, the second low-cost flight from Singapore to Vietnam after Ho Chi Minh City.

 Jetstar Asia Airways opened direct route from Singapore to Da Nang with three flights per week.

Flight schedules and ticket bookings also became available for purchase the same day for flights beginning on November 27.

The carrier will operate three flights a week – on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday – using the 180-seat Airbus A320 aircraft.

Ticket fares begin at VND 1,408,700 (US$65). The low-budget airline is offering free return tickets for all bookings made from 11:00 am on August 4 to midnight on August 6 for flights between November 27 and December 10, 2015 to celebrate the addition of the new route.

Anthony Gill, Director of the Central Coast of Vietnam Destination Marketing Organisation, said international tourist arrivals to the central coast of Vietnam rose by 25% over the past 3 years.

Additionally, Vietnam’s visa exemption for several European countries will contribute to more international visitors travelling to Da Nang city via Singapore, he added.