An aerial view of the Con Dao archipelago in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province. Photo from Shutterstock
Vietnam Airlines began operating 26 to 30 daily flights to Con Dao from mid-March, up 50% from last month’s frequency, as Bamboo Airways is set to stop the service towards the archipelago.
The national airline said the flight frequency was aimed at meeting growing passenger travel demand, amid Bamboo Airways suspending service from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao from April after have entered into an agreement to terminate a rental contract. three Embraer E190 jets.
In September 2020, Bamboo Airways became the first airline to operate the Hanoi – Con Dao route. Before that, only Vietnam Airlines and VASCO had connections between HCMC and Can Tho to the archipelago using the ATR72 short-range jet.
Located about 230 kilometers (143 miles) southeast of HCMC, the 16-island Con Dao archipelago was known for its large prison first established by the French and then used by the Americans during the war. from Vietnam.
Today, Con Dao has made its mark on the global tourism map for its white sandy beaches and crystal clear blue waters.
Besides the air route, visitors can take high-speed boats from Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Soc Trang and Can Tho to reach Con Dao.
