From Hanoi & HCM to Phú Quốc: New Domestic Services by Sun PhuQuoc Airways You Should Know

Last Update: Wednesday November 26, 2025

Vietnam’s aviation and tourism landscape is set for an interesting new chapter. The newly-launched Vietnamese carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) is kicking off operations with key domestic routes linking Vietnam’s major cities to the resort hub of Phú Quốc. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know.

1. Who is Sun PhuQuoc Airways?

Founded in October 2025, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is a leisure-focused airline supported by Sun Group. Commercial operations will start on November 1st, 2025.

The airline is marketed as the first "resort airline" in Vietnam, with an emphasis on connecting major cities with vacation-friendly locations, such as Phú Quốc.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has granted the airline an Approved Training Organization (ATO) license and an Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

• Fleet: first use of Airbus A321-200 and A321-200NX aircraft.
• Strategic goal: establish Phú Quốc as a center for travel and aviation, particularly in advance of the island's hosting of the APEC 2027 Summit, and eventually grow internationally.

2. New Routes & Timeline

Here are the key routes and dates announced by Sun PhuQuoc Airways:

• Launch Date: 1 November 2025 marks the first commercial flights.

• Initial Domestic Network (through end of 2025):

• Phú Quốc ↔ Hà Nội (Hà Nội Noi Bài International Airport)

• Phú Quốc ↔ Hồ Chí Minh City (Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport)

• Hà Nội ↔ Hồ Chí Minh City (direct city-to-city)

• Future Expansion: From March 2026, routes such as Da Nang ↔ Phú Quốc and Nha Trang ↔ Phú Quốc are planned.

• Frequency Plans: Early target flights per day include, for example, Hanoi–HCM up to 8 flights/day, HCM–Phú Quốc up to 8 flights/day.

3. Why this matters – for travellers and for tourism

• Improved access to Phú Quốc: The island is now even more reachable from Vietnam's main cities thanks to the new carrier's increased flight options.
• Tour-oriented experience: Instead of focusing solely on point-to-point transportation, the airline's marketing materials highlight a "distinctive travel experience" that combines aviation and tourism.

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• Competitive dynamics: As carriers compete for market share, more domestic route options may encourage more competitive pricing, better schedules, and possibly better service.
• Growth in tourism: This airline supports the plans to make Phú Québc a larger tourist destination, including for the 2027 APEC Summit.
  

4. How this affects key routes for you

• Hà Nội ↔ Phú Quốc: A direct non-stop connection opens travel from Northern Vietnam to the island more conveniently.

• HCM City ↔ Phú Quốc: The southern hub to resort island connection is strengthened, which is convenient for weekend getaways.

• Hà Nội ↔ HCM City: Even the classic trunk route between the two major cities now has another carrier option (via this airline) from November 2025.

5. Summary

With the launch of Sun PhuQuoc Airways, Vietnamese travellers (and international visitors connecting via domestic gateways) gain a fresh airline option focused on linking Vietnam’s key cities to its resort destination of Phú Quốc. The combination of new routes, themed travel experience, and the strategic focus on tourism make this a development worth watching — whether you’re planning a getaway to Phú Quốc or simply monitoring how Vietnam’s aviation market is evolving.

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