Vietnam Airlines will operate more than 1,300 night flights from February 1 to March 3, providing nearly 300,000 seats to meet surging travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, the national flag carrier has announced.
The number of night flights represents a 3% increase compared to the previous Tet season and accounts for about 16.6% of the airline’s total flights during the period.
Night services—departing after 21:00 and before 5:00—will focus on key domestic routes, including Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City–Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City–Hai Phong/Vinh/Tho Xuan, Ho Chi Minh City–Hue/Cam Ranh, and Ho Chi Minh City–Buon Ma Thuot.
During the peak travel period, flight frequencies on each route are expected to rise by an average of one to two additional daily round trips compared with normal operations, offering passengers more travel options and easing congestion during daytime slots.
Earlier, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) requested relevant agencies to coordinate the operation of night flights at six airports from February 1 to March 1. These include Tho Xuan, Dong Hoi, Chu Lai, Phu Cat, Pleiku, and Tuy Hoa, where operating hours have been extended to boost night-time capacity while ensuring safe and efficient operations during the peak period.
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