Vietjet Air (Vietjet) has signed on to fly into Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) from January 2027.
Vietjet will operate two weekly services from Ho Chi Minh City, increasing to three weekly services by March 2027, while the airline’s joint venture – Vietjet Thailand – also plans to operate four weekly services between WSI and Bangkok from November 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.
The Ho Chi Minh City flights are supported by a contribution from the NSW Government through the Western Sydney International Take-Off Fund, a $16 million partnership with WSI to incentivise airlines to invest locally and ensure NSW remains competitive in the global race for air routes and visitor markets.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said: "With just 76 days until passenger flights begin at Western Sydney International Airport, testing at the terminal, fit out and final touches are underway to get it ready to welcome the new passengers.
"It’s an exciting few months ahead for Western Sydney and their new airport."
Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper said: “Western Sydney International Airport is getting ready for take-off, and the Minns Labor Government is proud to support the flights from Western Sydney to Vietnam through the Western Sydney International Take-Off Fund.
“With the new airport getting closer to opening for passenger flights, this is an incredibly exciting time for local tourism, businesses and jobs.”
WSI CEO Simon Hickey said: “Vietnam is an incredibly popular destination for Aussie travellers – in 2025 alone more than half a million people traveled between NSW and Vietnam.
“Add to that, Western Sydney is one of the nation’s most diverse and rapidly growing regions that is proudly home to more than half of Greater Sydney’s Vietnamese population – over 70,000 people – who regularly visit friends and relatives.”
Vietjet CEO Nguyen Thanh Son said: "Becoming one of the first airlines to operate at this new airport reinforces Vietjet’s strategy of pioneering the expansion of its international network while strengthening connectivity between Vietnam and Australia.
"We believe the new route will further boost tourism, trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges between our two countries, creating more jobs and contributing to local economic growth. It will also provide passengers with more convenient, high-quality and affordable travel options."
