Vietnam Airlines launched adirect Hanoi–Amsterdam flight on June 16.It's the first direct route between Vietnam and the Netherlands, expanding the airline's direct European service to12 routes across 8 cities.It operates three round trips a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) with a wide-body A350. Amid a surge in international guests from Europe, it's a move aimed at capturing demand.
The Netherlands' first direct route
Until now, Hanoi–Amsterdam had assumed a connecting flight. With the launch of the direct flight, the hurdle to travel drops for both business and tourism. Amsterdam is now added to Paris, Frankfurt, London, Munich, Milan, Copenhagen, and Moscow.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Section | Hanoi–Amsterdam |
| Launch | June 16 |
| Frequency | Three round trips a week (Tue, Thu, Sat) |
| Aircraft | A350 (wide-body) |
| European routes | Expanded to 12 routes across 8 cities |
In line with rising European demand
The timing of the launch overlaps with the surge in European guests. Vietnam Airlines has expanded supply, including adding about 1,000 seats on European routes, and the Amsterdam line is part of that. Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is one of Europe's leading hubs, capturing connecting demand not only within the Netherlands but to destinations across Europe.
Background: airways carry the guests
Behind the surge in emerging markets, there's always the presence of "direct flights." As guests from Northern and Eastern Europe such as Poland and Sweden grow, a direct link to the Amsterdam hub is effective for drawing visitors from all of Europe. The thicker the airways become, the more the flow of people and goods changes.
Impact on readers
The thicker the direct network between Europe and Vietnam becomes, the more easily two-way tourism moves. Even for itineraries combining Europe and Vietnam from Japan, Hanoi's usability as a hub rises. Options for miles and connections widen too.
Summary
The 12th route, the Amsterdam flight, is a step toward Vietnam becoming a country "directly connected" to Europe. A virtuous cycle is beginning to turn, where a launch draws demand and demand draws the next launch.
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Source:VnExpress International / VietnamNet
