Vietnam Airlines has officially inaugurated its nonstop service between Hanoi and Amsterdam.
It becomes the first Vietnamese carrier to operate a direct route connecting Vietnam and the Netherlands.
The inaugural flight, VN83, departed Noi Bai International Airport carrying nearly 300 passengers aboard an Airbus A350.
After a flight time of more than 12 hours, the aircraft landed at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Vietnam Airlines will operate three round-trip flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays using Airbus A350 aircraft.
The new route provides a direct air link between the two capitals, while offering passengers greater convenience and seamless onward connectivity across Europe and beyond.
“The inauguration of the Hanoi–Amsterdam service reflects Vietnam Airlines’ continued commitment to expanding its international network and strengthening Vietnam’s connectivity with key global markets,” said Nguyen Quang Trung, Executive Vice President of Vietnam Airlines.
“This new route not only offers Vietnamese travellers more convenient access to Europe but also facilitates greater travel to Vietnam for international visitors.
“As the national flag carrier, we will continue investing in service excellence and network development to meet evolving customer demand and further reinforce our role as an air bridge linking Vietnam with the world.”
Amsterdam serves as a major hub for finance, trade, logistics and commerce in Europe. Through Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, passengers can conveniently access hundreds of destinations across Europe and beyond, further enhancing Vietnam’s connectivity with international markets.
The new route also strengthens Vietnam Airlines’ presence in Europe. With the addition of Amsterdam, Vietnam Airlines now operates 12 nonstop routes linking Vietnam with eight major European destinations: Paris, London, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, Copenhagen, Moscow and Amsterdam.
