VietJet To Launch Prague-Hanoi Flights Via Almaty On 10 October

VietJet Air has announced plans to introduce a new long-haul route connecting Hanoi to Prague via Almaty, set to begin 10 October 2026. The airline has filed operational schedules for the service, which will operate twice weekly using Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The route will feature a stopover in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where passengers will transfer before continuing to Prague, Czech Republic. Flight VJ031 departs Hanoi at 08:45, arriving in Almaty at 13:20 before reaching Prague by 18:30. The return journey, VJ032, leaves Prague at 20:30 and arrives back in Hanoi the following day at 16:45. VietJet Air is expanding its Airbus A330-300 fleet to support this and other medium and long-haul international services. The airline has increasingly shifted focus beyond its traditional short-haul low-cost network, reflecting growing demand for intercontinental travel between Asia and Europe. The new route will enhance air connectivity between Vietnam and Central Europe while positioning Prague Airport as a growing hub for long-haul flights. Almaty’s inclusion as a transit point underscores its emerging role as a key link between Southeast Asia and Europe, offering airlines alternative routing options. This service aligns with VietJet Air’s broader strategy to compete more aggressively in long-haul markets. The airline continues adding international destinations and expanding its widebody fleet to meet rising demand for cross-continental travel.