Vietjet opens direct flights between Vietnam and Kazakhstan
Vietjet has announced routes connecting Almaty city of Kazakhstan and Nha Trang city – the tourism capital in central Vietnam, in a series of activities to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Talgat Tleubekovits, head of Kazakhstan's civial aviation committee, hands over the license to vice president of Vietjet Chu Viet Cuong (Photo: vietjetair.com)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietjet has announced routes connecting Almaty cityof Kazakhstan and Nha Trang city – the tourism capital in central Vietnam, in aseries of activities to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relationsbetween the two countries.
The announcement ceremony took place on October 12 in the presence of VicePresident Vo Thi Anh Xuan, leaders of the government of Kazakhstan and seniorleaders of the two countries.
With flying time per leg of more than nine hours, the routes will commence inthis October with two flights per week, according to Vietjet.
"With the route network connecting Kazakhstan and other regional countrieswith Vietnam, Vietjet believes that it will contribute to the importantdevelopment of Vietnam's economic, trade and tourism relations with Kazakhstanand other countries in the region," said Chu Viet Cuong, member of theBoard of Directors and vice president of Vietjet.
"The route will be operated byVietjet using a modern wide-body A330 aircraft with the best products,services, and utilities to meet customers’ needs of traveling, working,studying and visiting relatives," Cuong said.
Almaty city is the largest economic centre and also a popular touristdestination in Kazakhstan. Visitors can experience the serenity of the plainsas well as the majesty of the mountains, cities with modern architecture andbustling streets or immerse themselves in cultural spaces, unique art andbeautiful nature.
Meanwhile, with a mild climate and year-round sunshine, Nha Trang has long beena favourite destination among Asian – European tourists for the tropical goldensunshine, beautiful beaches and a unique culinary system of tropical Asia.
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Talgat Tleubekovits, head of Kazakhstan's civial aviation committee, hands over the license to vice president of Vietjet Chu Viet Cuong (Photo: vietjetair.com) 
