Vietjet forges direct links between Vietnam and Australia’s newest international airport, strengthening bilateral ties

(Vietjet, Sydney, August 10, 2026) – Marking the State Visit of Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam to Australia, Vietjet and Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) today exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding and announced a new direct service between Ho Chi Minh City and Western Sydney, expanding air connectivity between the two countries while supporting tourism, trade, investment, innovation and people-to-people links.

Vietjet and Western Sydney International Airport, alongside Vietnamese and Australian businesses, exchange cooperation agreements in the presence of Politburo Member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam Phan Van Giang, senior officials and business leaders from both countries. 

The agreement was exchanged in the presence of Politburo Member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam Phan Van Giang, senior government officials and business leaders from both countries at the Tech Connect Forum in Sydney – the first major Vietnam–Australia forum dedicated to science, technology, innovation and education.

Pioneering connectivity to Australia’s newest aviation gateway

At an important juncture in Vietnam–Australia relations, Vietjet announced the launch of its direct Ho Chi Minh City–Western Sydney service from January 9, 2027, making it one of the first airlines to provide international connectivity to Australia’s newest airport.

Operating two round-trip services per week, the new route will connect Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam’s leading economic hub – with Western Sydney, one of Australia’s emerging growth centres, facilitating greater movement of people and goods and supporting expanding trade and investment between the two economies.

Flights will depart Ho Chi Minh City every Tuesday and Saturday at 9:20 p.m., arriving at WSI at 10:00 a.m. the following day. Return flights will depart WSI every Wednesday and Sunday at 12:05 p.m., arriving in Ho Chi Minh City at 4:30 p.m. the same day (local times).

Vietjet CEO Nguyen Thanh Son said: “Vietjet is proud to be among the first airlines to connect Vietnam with Western Sydney – Australia’s newest international aviation gateway and an emerging centre of economic growth. Every new route brings our two countries closer while opening up new opportunities for tourism, trade, investment, knowledge exchange and wider cooperation. With our expanding network, modern fleet and quality services, Vietjet looks forward to supporting stronger, more productive and sustainable ties between Vietnam and Australia.”

Welcoming Vietjet to Sydney’s new international gateway, Western Sydney International Airport CEO Simon Hickey said: “We’re thrilled that tickets will go on sale today for the initial services set to commence in January 2027. Western Sydney is one of the nation’s most diverse and rapidly growing regions that is proudly home to more than half of Greater Sydney’s Vietnamese population – over 70,000 people – who regularly visit friends and relatives.”

Connecting two major centres of growth

Vietjet officially announces its new direct service Ho Chi Minh City  - Western Sydney

WSI is Australia’s first major international greenfield airport development in more than 50 years and a new 24-hour global gateway for Sydney. The airport is a major catalyst for growth and investment in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, an emerging hub for advanced manufacturing, logistics, technology and industry. WSI is planned to eventually accommodate up to 82 million passengers annually.

Sydney and Ho Chi Minh City are major economic, financial and commercial centres and important international gateways for Australia and Vietnam respectively. Direct connectivity between the two cities will expand air travel options while strengthening ties across tourism, trade, investment, education, technology and people-to-people exchange.

Australia is one of Vietjet’s strategic international markets. With its network connecting Vietnam to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and now Western Sydney, Vietjet continues to expand its presence in Australia, providing travellers, communities and businesses with greater choice, convenient connectivity and affordable fares.

Beyond connecting cities, Vietjet’s expanding international network brings people and economies closer together, strengthening Vietnam’s connections with the world and opening new opportunities for travel, trade and growth.