The first flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Dien Bien by aircraft number VN1160 of Vietnam Airlines landed safely at Dien Bien Phu airport at 11:58 a.m.  The Ho Chi Minh City - Dien Bien route is operated by Vietnam Airlines using Airbus A321 aircraft with a frequency of two flights per week, flight time about 2 hours 20 minutes. From Dien Bien, passengers can connect to Hanoi through daily flights.

On the occasion of opening the new route, Vietnam Airlines launches preferential ticket prices from only 1,099,000 VND/trip Ho Chi Minh City - Dien Bien (including taxes and fees). Ticket issuance validity is from now until December 31, 2025. Departure validity is from December 24, 2025 to December 31, 2025 and the journey will be completed no later than December 31, 2025.

Mr. Dang Anh Tuan - Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines said: The opening of the direct flight Ho Chi Minh City - Dien Bien is an important step in the strategy of expanding Vietnam's domestic flight network. Airlines. We hope to create the most favorable conditions for domestic and foreign tourists to access the land rich in historical, cultural and natural values of Dien Bien, thereby promoting tourism and local economic growth.

The introduction of the Ho Chi Minh City-Dien Bien route is an important milestone in expanding the domestic flight network, especially after Dien Bien airport is upgraded to accommodate current aircraft models. large size; At the same time, it opens a bridge and shortens the time between the largest economic center in the country and the Northwest region rich in cultural and historical identity. Thanks to convenient air connections, visitors can easily explore and fully experience the beauty of the land, people, and culture of Dien Bien in particular, and the Northwest region in general.