Vietnam Airlines chooses Milan for its new direct Hanoi-Milan Malpensa flights starting on 1 July 2025.
“The first and only direct connection from Hanoi to Italy”
"The choice of Milan Malpensa by Vietnam Airlines- comments Armando Brunini, managing director of Sea Aeroporti di Milano - which in Europe only operates from Frankfurt, Paris and London, confirms our attractiveness as an industry reference for the development of air traffic to and from Italy, being the first and only direct connection from Hanoi.”
Malpensa Airport serves 25 destinations
Milan’s Malpensa Airport can boast 25 destinations served directly in 13 countries by 15 airlines, and the Hanoi gateway represents a new, additional hub to connect with Southeast Asia, increasing the range of services and improving connectivity thanks also to the Vietnam Airlines network. “The new direct route not only satisfies Italian travellers, but also attracts passengers from other European countries, offering them greater flexibility and exceptional 5-star service,- says Le Hong Ha, president and CEO of Vietnam Airlines (represented in Italy by MST GSA). -This new launch represents our commitment to expanding our network globally and, more importantly, to promoting economic, social and political ties between Vietnam and Italy, as well as between Vietnam and Europe and beyond.”
81,000 Italian visitors to Vietnam in 2023
Italy is emerging as a significant market for Vietnam's aviation sector. In 2023 Vietnam welcomed some 81,000 Italian tourists, representing approximately 89% of pre-Covid levels. In addition, in the first quarter of 2024, Italian visitors to Vietnam increased by 32% compared to the same period in 2019, further confirming Italy's potential to become a preferred destination for Vietnamese travellers.
