Efforts to attract international tourists via direct air routes to and from Phu Bai International Airport have long been on the agenda, yet significant obstacles remain. While a number of charter flights have been introduced, their short-lived operation has put Hue at a competitive disadvantage in drawing tourists.

On the afternoon of November 26, during a official trip to Hanoi, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Standing Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee, had a working session with Bamboo Airways on the promotion and expansion of domestic and international flight routes to Hue.

To attract more tourists and diversify the international tourist markets, efforts to promote, seek out and expand markets, and develop flight routes are crucial alongside the development and improvement of tourism products and services.

Moving beyond charter flights, Thua Thien Hue is establishing a regular flight route with Taiwan (China) to Phu Bai International Airport, expected to start in early September 2024.

Since the opening of Terminal 2 at Phu Bai International Airport in April 2023, Thua Thien Hue has been able to operate international routes, though primarily in the form of charter flights. Developing these into regular commercial flights with stable frequency requires time and appropriate solutions.