Vietnam Airlines opens first direct flight connecting Hanoi – Cebu (04/12/2025)

The entire crew of the first flight departed from Hanoi to Cebu.

Flight number VN643 with nearly 100 passengers, operated by Airbus A321, departed from Noi Bai International Airport at 22:50 on December 2nd and landed at Cebu International Airport at 3:30 (local time) on December 3rd.

On the occasion of the opening of the new route, Vietnam Airlines organized celebratory activities at both airports, giving souvenirs to passengers on the first flight.

The first foreign passengers on the inaugural flight of the HAN - CEB direct route

The Hanoi - Cebu route is Vietnam Airlines' first direct route connecting the capital Hanoi with the famous tourist city of the Philippines. Cebu is known as the "heart of the Central Philippines", a place with pristine island beauty, unique cultural attractions and diverse travel experiences from resorts, sea sports to nature exploration.

According to the plan, Hanoi - Cebu flights will depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. In the opposite direction, Cebu - Hanoi flights will depart on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. With only three hours of direct flight from Hanoi, Vietnam Airlines helps passengers significantly shorten the journey to Cebu and is much more convenient than before.

The inaugural flight of the HAN-CEB direct route was welcomed with a water cannon ceremony.

The opening of the new route not only creates more favorable conditions for Vietnamese tourists to access one of the most famous island paradises in the region, but also gives passengers from the Philippines the opportunity to explore Hanoi, a destination rich in identity with four distinct seasons, exquisite cuisine and convenient connections to famous destinations such as Ha Long, Ninh Binh, Sapa.