Direct flight launched between Chongqing (China) and Hanoi

China-based Chongqing Airlines launched a direct service connecting Chongqing, a major city in southwest China, and Hanoi, on January 16.

Chongqing Airlines Airbus A320 in 2014
Chongqing Airlines Airbus A320 in 2014

The flight departs from Chongqing at 9:15 am (local time) on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and returns from Hanoi at 14:45 pm (local time) on the same days.

Chongqing Airlines uses Airbus 320 aircraft for the direct route, expecting to welcome on board an average of 150 passengers per flight.

Founded in 2007, Chongqing Airlines operates domestic passenger services in mainland China. It is jointly owned by China Southern Airlines and Chongqing Municipal Development and Investment Company.