Vietnam Airlines’ Top 20 Most Popular Routes

Hanoi – Vietnam Airlines‘ network analysis shows important market trends across its 20 busiest routes, with the Hanoi (HAN) – Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) route leading with a 48% market share and 3.4 million passengers.

The airline shows mixed results, seeing growth on some regional routes while facing challenges on others.

Most Popular Routes of Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines’ network highlights the busy air travel paths within Vietnam and Southeast Asia. The top 20 busiest routes show interesting details about how the region stays connected.

1. Phu Quoc Island (PQC) – Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Passenger Numbers: 584,000
Market Share: 46%
Vietnam Airlines Passengers: 268,640
Year-over-Year Growth: -2.5%
This route connects Vietnam’s largest island resort to the mainland, mainly serving tourists. The slight decrease in growth could be due to seasonal changes and more competition in the tourism market.

2. Hue (HUI) – Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Passenger Numbers: 469,000
Market Share: 43%
Vietnam Airlines Passengers: 201,670
Year-over-Year Growth: 0.5%
This route links the historic city of Hue with Ho Chi Minh City, catering to both tourists and business travellers.

3. Hanoi (HAN) – Nha Trang (CXR)

Passenger Volume: 437,000
Market Share: 39%
Vietnam Airlines Passengers: 170,430
YoY Growth: 7.6%

This route connects the capital with a popular beach city. The growth shows more tourists are traveling, reflecting the success of Vietnam Airlines’ market strategies.

4. Hanoi (HAN) – Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Passenger Volume: 3,447,000
Market Share: 48%
Vietnam Airlines Passengers: 1,654,560
YoY Growth Rate: 0.1%

This key domestic route connects Vietnam’s political capital, Hanoi, with its economic center, Ho Chi Minh City.

Despite tough competition, Vietnam Airlines holds a solid position, carrying almost half of the passengers on this route.

The small growth indicates that the market is stable, and Vietnam Airlines is focusing on optimizing capacity