WORDS ON THE STREET 70th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day Vietnam - Asia 2023 Smart City Summit Hanoi celebrates 15 years of administrative boundary adjustment 12th Vietnam-France decentrialized cooperation conference 31st Sea Games - Vietnam 2021 Covid-19 Pandemic
Home / Travel
Phu Quoc-RoK air route to open
Vov/Hanoitimes 16:32, 2014/08/26
Air routes specifically aimed at promoting increased tourism between Phu Quoc and the Republic of Korea (RoK) is to officially open in early November.

The information was released at a working session on August 25 between Phu Quoc district People’s Committee and Phu Quoc International Airport Board of Directors and representatives of Okay Airwas and Korean Hanjin tourism company.

At the meeting the parties agreed to implement measures to promote Phu Quoc tourism in the RoK.
 

 

Phu Quoc introduced its incentives, such as visa exemption for foreign visitors, and infrastructure development policies, as well as coordination with the RoK to bring Korean visitors to Phu Quoc.

Phu Quoc People’s Committee leaders said they hope that Korean travel agencies and Okay Airwas will further accelerate close cooperation to keep the air route operating stably.

Okay Airwas and Hanyin Company will officially open the first flight to Phu Quoc in November in coincidence with Vietnam Airlines’ opening two international flights: Phu Quoc-Singapore and Phu Quoc – Siem Reap and the inauguration of five-star resort Vinpearl Phu Quoc.

Other news
21:48, 2025/01/13
Hanoi to develop creative tourism based on inherent advantages
By participating in creative tourism activities, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of local customs, art and culture through hands-on, meaningful interactions with local people.
14:26, 2025/01/09
Two Vietnamese cities in Asia's top five destinations for digital nomads
The recognition was made by US-based travel website Travel Off Path, affirming Vietnam's most ideal and affordable destinations for digital nomads in Asia for 2025.
21:39, 2024/12/15
New milestone in Hanoi's night tourism development
The 'Truc Bach Night' tourism promotion program is important in furthering Hanoi's efforts to develop the night-time economy.
06:52, 2024/12/13
24 hours in Hanoi: Learning to love the city
Spending a full day in Hanoi to experience the pace of life can be an emotional and unforgettable experience for people who are just passing through, but for those who are devoted to the city, years of exploration are not enough.
11:47, 2024/12/11
Nostalgia for rice noodles with fried tofu from Hanoi's Old Quarter
Bun dau mam tom (fermented shrimp paste with fried tofu and rice noodles) is one of Hanoi's signature dishes and is favored by many visitors, including foreigners.
22:57, 2024/12/06
Finding ways to make Hanoi pho, a global dish
The recognition of Hanoi pho as a national intangible cultural heritage is a turning point to promote traditional values and open the door to the world culinary map.