National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) officially launched its first and only direct flight between Vietnam and Munich, the capital of Bavaria State of Germany on October 5.

This two-times weekly service will depart Hanoi for Munich on Fridays and Sundays, and depart Munich for Hanoi on Mondays and Saturdays.

The VNA also plans to soon open a direct route from Ho Chi Minh City to Munich, with flights departing from HCM City on Mondays, and Munich on Tuesdays. Additional frequency will be seen from December 2024 with flights departing HCM City and Munich on Wednesdays and Thursdays respectively.

The opening of the direct routes connecting Hanoi and HCM City with Munich will not only open new opportunities for tourism and trade but also contribute to promoting the comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Germany, according to Mr. Le Duc Canh, Vietnam Airlines Executive Vice President.