Lao Airlines will launch a direct air route between Da Nang in central Vietnam and Vientiane, capital of Laos, with three flights per week from March 29.
Aircrafts at Da Nang International Airport. A new direct air route will connect the city and Vientiane, Laos from March 29. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) - Lao Airlines will launch a direct air route between DaNang in central Vietnam and Vientiane, capital of Laos, with three flights perweek from March 29.
Da Nang city’s tourism promotion centre has confirmed the new route, statingthe flight will depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Lao Airlines will use ATR-72 aircraft with 70 seats for the new flights, whichwill boost tourism, investment and trade between the two cities and northeastregion of Thailand.
The Vientiane-Da Nang flight will take off from Lao at 11.10am before arrivingat Da Nang International Airport at 12.50pm. Meanwhile, the flight will leavefrom Da Nang at 1.30pm, landing at Vientiane airport at 3.30pm.
One way tickets for the flight will be sold from 190 USD to 392 USD, while promotionalfares will start from 25 USD.
Lao Airlines offers ticket prices and information on the flight atwww.laoairlines.com./.
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Aircrafts at Da Nang International Airport. A new direct air route will connect the city and Vientiane, Laos from March 29. (Photo: VNA) 
