Flight HX548, operated by Hong Kong Airlines, landed at Da Nang International Airport on Friday, bringing 152 passengers from Hong Kong to explore and experience tourism services in the central city.

The opening of the Hong Kong (China) - Da Nang air route contributes to convenient travel for tourists. In the photo: Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Tourism Nguyen Thi Hoai An (5th, left) giving souvenirs to a representative of Hong Kong Airlines. Photo: THU HA.

Upon arrival in Da Nang, the air passengers were welcomed with a lion dance performance and were given souvenirs of traditional conical hats and local typical gifts.

The Hong Kong - Da Nang air route is officially operated by Hong Kong Airlines with a frequency of 7 flights/week.

Passengers on the Hong Kong Airlines-operated first flight are given gifts upon arrival in Da Nang. Photo: THU HA

Hong Kong Airlines' daily round-trip route adds to the existing network, bringing the total number of international flights between Hong Kong and Da Nang to 21/week.

This newly launched air service significantly contributes to boosting Da Nang's international tourism recovery, and opening up many opportunities to connect Da Nang with other destinations in the region and around the world.

Aside from Hong Kong Airlines, Da Nang enjoys established connections with Hong Kong through Hong Kong Express with a frequency of 10 flights/week, and VietJet Air with 4 flights/week. Hong Kong Airlines complements these options with its direct service operating seven days a week.

This new flight route is expected to contribute to bringing more Hong Kong tourists to Da Nang in the near future. Photo: THU HA

Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Tourism Nguyen Thi Hoai An affirmed that the opening of a new service was a very happy sign for Da Nang tourism as it increasingly attracted more key tourist markets.

In addition to the ceremony to welcome the flight, the local tourism industry plans to organise many activities to promote Da Nang tourism in the Hong Kong market, as well as expand and restore more flight routes from the Chinese tourist market.

Reporting by THU HA - Translating by M.DUNG, T.TUNG