Ahmedabad: Budget airline VietJet Air launched its inaugural direct flight service today from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport to Da Nang, a prominent city in Vietnam.

Flights will operate from Ahmedabad every Thursday and Sunday, departing at 12:25 AM and arriving in Da Nang at 6:55 AM. Return flights from Da Nang are scheduled to arrive in Ahmedabad every Wednesday and Saturday, departing at 7:25 PM and landing at 11:25 PM.

With 136 passengers on this first flight, Da Nang is anticipated to draw more visitors from the Ahmedabad region.

Da Nang, a leading tourist destination in Vietnam, boasts the stunning scenery of My Khe Beach, the historical wonders of the Marble Mountains, and the cultural heritage of Hoi An. Travelers can experience lively nightlife, indulge in exquisite Vietnamese food, and relish the amenities of a contemporary city. VietJet, the airline with the most connections between Vietnam and India, currently operates eight routes with 60 weekly flights, linking New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kochi to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.