XI’AN, China—VietJet is expanding its footprint in China with the addition of five routes as part of broader efforts to deepen economic and aviation ties between the two countries.
The new services will connect Hanoi with Hangzhou, Enshi and Huangshan, and Ho Chi Minh City with Huangshan and Guilin. Two of the routes—Hanoi-Enshi and Ho Chi Minh City-Guilin—began operating in early April.
“Collaborations between VietJet, [parent] Sovico and leading Chinese partners are opening up new development opportunities—not only for businesses but also for the broader economic ecosystems of both countries,” says Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, chairwoman of VietJet.
Over the past decade, VietJet has increased its presence in the China market, carrying about 14.5 million passengers between the two countries. According to OAG Schedules Analyser data, the LCC is the sixth-largest carrier in the market, with a 7.7% capacity share of scheduled seats.
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The latest expansion comes as VietJet continues to grow its international network while navigating a more challenging operating environment marked by fuel supply constraints and geopolitical uncertainty.
“It’s a parallel strategy that we are doing,” Jay Lingeswara, VietJet’s vice president, said at Routes Asia 2026. “We optimize what we have today, and at the same time we still explore and work on the expansion.”
Vietnam has been among the markets most affected by tightening jet fuel supply, forcing airlines to adjust capacity and manage costs more closely. Lingeswara says VietJet is working with authorities to limit disruption while maintaining growth momentum in key markets.
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