Da Nang expands air connectivity, increases tourism cooperation with Singapore

At 4:20 p.m. on October 20, flight TR314 of Scoot Airlines, departing from Changi International Airport (Singapore) carrying 174 passengers landed at Da Nang International Airport, marking the airline's first flight to Da Nang City.

174 passengers landed at Da Nang International Airport. Photo: XUAN QUYNH

Upon arrival at the airport, visitors are welcomed with many activities such as: water cannon ceremony to welcome the plane, traditional art performances, giving flowers and souvenirs, taking souvenir photos.

The Singapore - Da Nang direct flight route operated by Scoot Airlines has a frequency of 3 flights/week on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It is expected to increase to 7 flights/week from January 2026.

The first 3 lucky passengers to land at Da Nang airport were given fresh flowers and souvenirs. Photo: XUAN QUYNH

Flights are operated by Airbus A320 aircraft, with a capacity of 180-186 seats.

Mr. Tan Van Vuong, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang City, said that with its close geographical location, convenient air connections and cultural similarities in the ASEAN region, the number of tourists from Singapore to Da Nang has recorded a steady growth trend.

The expansion of the route has increased the total flight frequency from Singapore to Da Nang to 24 flights/week, contributing to increasing tourist exchange between Singapore and Da Nang, while expanding opportunities for bilateral tourism development cooperation in the coming time.

Singapore is currently among the top Southeast Asian tourist markets to Da Nang City. In the first 9 months of 2025, Da Nang welcomed 69,488 Singaporean visitors.

XUAN QUYNH

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/da-nang-mo-rong-ket-noi-hang-khong-tang-hop-tac-du-lich-voi-singapore-post819026.html