The airline will operate four weekly round-trip services, strengthening Vietnam–Thailand connectivity ahead of the year-end travel season, alongside a promotional offer on Eco tickets.
Ho Chi Minh City, 26 October 2026: Vietjet has resumed its nonstop service between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai, operating four round-trip flights per week. The route provides travellers with a direct connection to Northern Thailand’s cultural capital while supporting tourism, trade and cultural exchange between Vietnam and Thailand.
To mark the year-end travel season, Vietjet is also offering millions of Eco tickets from USD 0, excluding taxes and fees, giving travellers additional opportunities to plan trips across its network.
Four Weekly Flights Between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai
The service operates every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, with a flight time of approximately two hours in each direction.
Flights depart Ho Chi Minh City at 13:25 and arrive in Chiang Mai at 15:30. Return services leave Chiang Mai at 16:30 and reach Ho Chi Minh City at 18:45, with all timings in local time.
The schedule provides a direct option for short breaks and weekend trips without stopovers. Vietjet is currently the only airline operating nonstop flights on the Ho Chi Minh City–Chiang Mai route.
Vietjet Offers Eco Tickets from USD 0
Travellers can access Vietjet’s promotional offer until 1 November 2026 (GMT+7), with millions of Eco tickets priced from USD 0, excluding taxes and fees.
The promotion covers Vietjet’s flight network, including the new routes, offering travel opportunities to destinations across Asia and Europe. Tickets are available through the airline’s official website, www.vietjetair.com, and the Vietjet Air mobile app.
Exploring Chiang Mai and Ho Chi Minh City
Thailand remains a popular destination for Vietnamese travellers, offering cultural heritage, vibrant cities, cuisine and varied landscapes. Chiang Mai attracts visitors with its centuries-old temples, historic old town, lively night markets and mountain scenery, presenting an alternative to Thailand’s capital and beach destinations.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s economic and cultural hub, offers street food, shopping and historic landmarks. It also serves as a gateway to destinations across Vietnam, including coastal getaways and cultural attractions.
Expanding Vietnam–Thailand Connectivity
The resumed route strengthens the Vietnam–Thailand network within Vietjet Group’s ecosystem. Services connect major Vietnamese cities, including Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang and Phu Quoc, with popular Thai destinations such as Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai.
The airline’s domestic network in Thailand provides additional options for travellers exploring destinations across the country. Together, these services support regional connectivity and create opportunities for tourism, business and cultural exchange between the two nations.
Vietjet is encouraging travellers to book during the year-end season to explore Chiang Mai’s cultural attractions, experience Ho Chi Minh City’s urban offerings and discover destinations across Thailand, Vietnam and beyond.
