Western Sydney International Airport has secured another international airline, with Vietjet announcing direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City from January 2027.
The Vietnamese carrier will begin with two return services a week, increasing to three weekly flights from March 2027. Vietjet also plans to introduce four weekly flights to Bangkok from November 2027, expanding the airport’s international network ahead of its opening phase.
The announcement makes Vietjet the fifth airline to commit to operating from Western Sydney International Airport, which is expected to begin passenger services in 2026.
The NSW Government is backing the new routes through its Take Off Fund, which is designed to attract additional international aviation services to the state. The government says the fund aims to strengthen tourism, support jobs and improve international connectivity for Western Sydney.
Direct flights between Western Sydney and Vietnam are expected to provide another option for travellers visiting family, studying, conducting business or travelling for leisure. Vietnam has become an increasingly important visitor market for Australia, while Thailand remains one of the most popular destinations for Australian travellers.
The new services are also expected to improve access for overseas visitors travelling directly to Western Sydney, which has traditionally relied on connections through Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
Vietjet has expanded rapidly across the Asia-Pacific region in recent years and has sought to grow its presence in the Australian market. The addition of Western Sydney services will give the airline another entry point into the Sydney region.
Western Sydney International Airport has promoted its location and planned operating model as an opportunity to increase aviation capacity in Greater Sydney and support economic activity across the region. Government and industry groups have argued that additional international routes could encourage investment, tourism and employment growth, although the long-term impact will depend on passenger demand and airline expansion over time.
The Ho Chi Minh City route is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with further frequency increases and the proposed Bangkok services planned later that year.
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