Filipino travelers now have more nonstop options to Vietnam without routing through Manila.
On November 10, 2026, Vietjet said it officially launched three new Vietnam-Philippines routes: Ho Chi Minh City-Cebu, Hanoi-Cebu, and Ho Chi Minh City-Clark. For travelers in the Visayas and Central Luzon, that means new direct access to Vietnam without first connecting in Metro Manila.
The most notable change for Pampanga and nearby provinces is Clark’s first nonstop link to Ho Chi Minh City. Clark International Airport separately confirmed that Vietjet’s new Clark-Ho Chi Minh City service began on November 10, 2026.
What changed
Before this expansion, Vietjet already flew between Ho Chi Minh City and Manila, according to the airline’s launch announcement. The new rollout adds Cebu and Clark to its Philippine network, giving travelers outside NCR more direct options to Vietnam.
These are the newly launched routes, based on Vietjet’s official release:
| Route | Status | Start date | Frequency in available sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City – Cebu | Launched | November 10, 2026 | 3 round-trip flights weekly |
| Hanoi – Cebu | Launched | November 10, 2026 | 3 round-trip flights weekly |
| Ho Chi Minh City – Clark | Launched | November 10, 2026 | 3 round-trip flights weekly |
Vietjet’s earlier pre-launch page had said each of the three routes would operate three round-trip flights per week starting November 10, 2026. Clark airport also confirmed the Clark service runs on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Why this matters for Filipino travelers
If you live in Cebu, Clark, Pampanga, or nearby areas, the practical benefit is simple: one less domestic connection and less need to pass through Manila for a Vietnam trip.
Clark International Airport said the new service offers a more convenient option for travelers from Central and Northern Luzon. Vietjet also said it is the only airline operating direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Clark.
For Cebu-based travelers, the bigger win is choice. Instead of just one Vietnam gateway, Cebu now has direct links to both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi through Vietjet, based on the airline’s launch release.
Who is affected
- Travelers in Central and Northern Luzon who prefer to fly from Clark instead of Manila
- Travelers in the Visayas, especially those based in Cebu, who want direct access to Vietnam
- Leisure travelers planning Vietnam city breaks, multi-city trips, or onward regional travel
- Friends and relatives visiting Vietnam or the Philippines using secondary gateways outside NCR
Practical steps before you book
- Check the live schedule on the airline’s booking channels. The launch is confirmed, but the sources provided do not list full flight times for all three routes.
- If flying from Clark, note the operating days. Clark airport says Ho Chi Minh City flights run on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
- If flying from Cebu, verify your route carefully. The two direct options are Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, but the available sources do not give the exact weekday pattern for each Cebu route.
- Do not assume promo fares are still available. A reported launch promo from 0 VND referred to a base fare and excluded taxes and fees, according to VOV’s report.
Caveats travelers should know
The route launches are well supported by official sources, but not every detail is equally complete across the three routes.
- Clark-Ho Chi Minh City has the clearest confirmation, with both Vietjet and Clark airport announcing the launch.
- The Cebu routes are confirmed in Vietjet’s official release, and secondary coverage also reported them, but the provided research did not include a separate Mactan-Cebu airport operator announcement.
- Promo pricing should be treated carefully. The reported “from 0 VND” fare was a promotional starting base fare, not an all-in ticket price, and the promo window cited in secondary coverage ran from November 10 to 12, 2026.
Quick FAQ
Are the flights already operating?
Yes. Vietjet said the three routes officially launched on November 10, 2026, and Clark airport confirmed the Clark-Ho Chi Minh City route started that day.
Which new routes were launched?
Ho Chi Minh City-Cebu, Hanoi-Cebu, and Ho Chi Minh City-Clark.
How often do these flights operate?
Vietjet’s earlier official route page said each of the three routes would operate three round-trip flights weekly starting November 10, 2026. Clark airport specifically listed Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday for Clark-Ho Chi Minh City.
Is Clark’s Vietnam flight new for the airport?
Yes. Clark International Airport says this is Clark’s first direct service to Ho Chi Minh City.
Can travelers still get the 0 VND fare?
There is no support in the provided sources to say that promo is still available now. Also, the cited “0 VND” figure was a base fare that excluded taxes and fees.
Bottom line
Vietjet’s new Cebu and Clark services make Vietnam easier to reach for Filipinos outside Metro Manila. The biggest immediate gain is convenience: Cebu gets two direct Vietnam links, while Clark gets its first nonstop Ho Chi Minh City route.
If you are planning a Vietnam trip soon, these new flights could save you a domestic connection and make trip planning simpler. For destination ideas, GoLakbay also has a separate guide to 7 days in Vietnam.
Sources
- Vietjet launches three new routes to Cebu and Clark, strengthening air connectivity between Vietnam and the Philippines | Vietjet Air
- Fly Direct to Cebu, Clark and Chiang Mai with Vietjet from 0 VND and 20% Off SkyBoss and Deluxe
- Vietjet Makes Clark Debut with New Direct Flights to Ho Chi Minh City – Clark International Airport | CRK Official Website
- Vietjet launches new routes to Cebu, Clark to strengthen Vietnam-Philippines link
- List of VietJet Air destinations
- Vietjet, PAL start new non-stop routes | Philippine News Agency