AirAsia has started 2026 with a bang among the budget travelers with the introduction of new routes to Vietnam with promotional fares as low as AirAsia P888. The low-cost carrier is increasing its international presence by flying Manila to two of the most destination-friendly destinations of Vietnam, namely, Hanoi and Da Nang. The announcement will appeal to the leisure travelers, backpackers, and overseas Filipinos who plan their travels later this year due to affordable base fares, convenient schedules, and longer travel distances, especially those searching for When to Travel to Vietnam. The relocation is also indicative of the larger AirAsia plan of expanding its local operations and also making international travel more affordable to the Filipino market.
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AirAsia also announced it was to start its two new international flights between Manila and Vietnam on March 20. These routes include:
- Manila to Hanoi -Four flights a week.
- Manila to Da Nang: Four flights every week.
Both of the routes will run on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sundays, providing flexibility to passengers to plan short holidays or long stays. The airline emphasized that flights will be available during the afternoon-evening hours, which is convenient for other passengers who would wish to undertake daytime flights or post-work flights.
The AirAsia P888 one-way base fare with no fees and no surcharge is the headline attraction. Although add-ons can be considered, the promo fare is among the lowest current prices for travelling in the Philippines-Vietnam routes. These discounted seats can be booked by the passengers until February 1, and the travel window is quite wide, covering the periods between March 20 and October 25, 2026.
Seat Sale, Travel Tips, and Booking Dates
Besides launching a route to Vietnam, AirAsia is also launching a New Year seat sale that will give a 27 percent discount on selected domestic and international flights in Manila or Cebu. This sale can be booked up to January 11, and the dates of travel can be January 19 to November 30.
The main point to note is that travelers who want to receive AirAsia P888 fares should book early since promo seats are scarce, but they usually sell fast. One should also consider the recommendation of comparing the total post-fee costs, selecting flights with less baggage supplies, and staying flexible with the travel dates to save the largest amount.
AirAsia observed that the Vietnam expansion will supplement its recent expansion into its networks, such as the opening of its Cebu hub, which enhances connectivity among travelers across the Philippines. As the popularity of Vietnam as a food tourist destination, beach destination, and cultural destination continues to rise, there is high demand expected to remain in these new routes in the year 2026.
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