Vietnam Airlines is set to broaden its global footprint with strategic expansions to Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia. Building on its robust operations in 2024, the airline plans to add new destinations, enhance cargo capacity, and bolster connectivity to meet increasing demand for passenger and cargo services.

Current Operations Overview

Vietnam Airlines is a prominent player in the aviation industry, operating a comprehensive network of routes and carrying millions of passengers annually.

Metrics	Details
Total Routes	91 routes: 34 domestic, 57 international
Total Destinations	54 destinations worldwide
Passengers Carried (2024)	24.1 million
Cargo Carried (2024)	230,000 tonnes

Expansion Plans by Region

1. Europe

Vietnam Airlines aims to strengthen its presence in Europe with new destinations and increased frequencies.

Current Destinations	Frequency
London (LHR)	3 times a week
Paris (CDG)	4 times a week
Frankfurt (FRA)	5 times a week
Munich (MUC)	2 times a week (added in 2024)

Planned Destinations	Details
Milan (MXP)	Launching July 2025, 3 times a week
Copenhagen (CPH)	Under exploration

2. Australia

Australia remains a key market with daily services to major cities and potential new routes.

Current Destinations	Frequency
Sydney (SYD)	Daily
Melbourne (MEL)	Daily
Perth (PER)	3 times a week

Planned Destination	Details
Darwin (DRW)	Under exploration

3. North America

Vietnam Airlines is assessing significant expansion in the North American market, including entry into Canada.

Current Destination	Frequency
San Francisco (SFO)	3 times a week

Planned Destinations	Details
Los Angeles (LAX)	Under exploration
Seattle (SEA)	Under exploration
Vancouver (YVR)	First potential Canadian route

4. Asia

The airline continues to capitalize on the growing Asian market with plans for new routes and expanded operations.

Current Destinations	Details
Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM)	Existing connections

Planned Destinations	Details
Dubai (DXB)	Under exploration
Bangalore (BLR)	Under exploration
Dhaka (DAC)	Under exploration

Recent Route Additions (2024)

Vietnam Airlines expanded its network last year with new international and domestic routes:

New Routes (2024)	Details
Hanoi → Munich (MUC)	Europe Expansion
Hanoi → Phnom Penh (PNH)	Southeast Asia Link
Hanoi → Kuala Lumpur (KUL)	Regional Connectivity
Expanded Domestic Flights	Da Lat, Buon Ma Thuot, Can Tho

Cargo Capacity Expansion

The increased services also present a significant opportunity to boost cargo capacity to key markets, facilitating trade flows and supporting Vietnam’s growing role as a global trade hub.

Conclusion

Vietnam Airlines’ ambitious expansion underscores its commitment to becoming a global aviation leader. By tapping into new markets and strengthening existing routes, the airline is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping Vietnam’s connectivity and competitiveness on the international stage.