Expanding Vietnam - Australia air connectivity with the Ho Chi Minh City - Western Sydney route
The direct Ho Chi Minh City–Western Sydney route is expected to commence operations on 9 January 2027, adding a new direct connection between Vietnam and Australia while making Ho Chi Minh City one of the early gateways connecting with Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), Australia’s newest international airport.
The route is expected to operate twice weekly, departing Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and Western Sydney on Wednesdays and Sundays. The new service will provide passengers with an additional direct travel option between the two markets, supporting growing demand for tourism, visiting friends and relatives, education and business travel.
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s major economic, commercial and tourism hub and one of the country’s most important aviation gateways. Tan Son Nhat International Airport, part of the network of 21 airports managed and operated by Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), serves as a key international gateway to southern Vietnam, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with an extensive network of domestic and international destinations.
In Australia, Western Sydney is emerging as a new centre for economic development, logistics and innovation. The area is also home to a large Vietnamese community, providing a strong foundation for growing travel demand between the two markets.
The potential of the Vietnam–Australia market is reflected in the continued growth of international tourism. In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam welcomed nearly 397,000 Australian visitors, up 25.8% year on year, keeping Australia among Vietnam’s top 10 international source markets. In the opposite direction, Australia welcomed approximately 165,000 Vietnamese visitors in 2025, an increase of 34% compared with 2019.
As travel demand continues to grow, direct air connectivity between Vietnam and Australia is also expanding. The addition of the Ho Chi Minh City–Western Sydney route will not only introduce a new destination to the bilateral air network but also provide more convenient access to Western Sydney, a market with significant potential for tourism, trade and people-to-people connections.