Announced in August, the new Vietjet route will commence on 9 January 2027, with the first Western Sydney arrival the following day. It will initially operate two weekly return flights, increasing to three in March, complementing existing services to Sydney Kingsford Smith, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
In its latest announcement on 11 November, Vietjet launched its 11.11 Mega Sale, offering one-way Eco fares from A$199, including taxes and fees, on selected flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
The Double 11 promotion runs until 3am AEDT on 13 November, for travel between 1 December 2026 and 31 May 2027. Travellers can also access discounts of up to 25% on selected Deluxe fares, subject to conditions.
Western Sydney International Airport Attracts New Airlines
Vietjet joins several international airlines establishing operations at Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), which opened for passenger services in October 2026.
Air New Zealand launched the airport's first international passenger service from Auckland on 26 October, while Singapore Airlines is scheduled to introduce daily Singapore–Western Sydney flights on 23 November.
Fiji Airways plans three weekly Nadi–Western Sydney services from March 2027. Vietjet Thailand also plans Bangkok services from November 2027, subject to regulatory approval.
New International Flights to Sydney and Melbourne in Late 2026
At Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Shenzhen Airlines will launch direct Shenzhen–Sydney flights on 14 December, operating four weekly services and adding approximately 130,000 annual seats.
Air Tahiti Nui will introduce twice-weekly Papeete–Sydney flights in December, establishing a direct connection with French Polynesia.
Korean Air is also scheduled to resume Melbourne–Seoul flights in December, replacing the service previously operated by Asiana Airlines.
Earlier this year, Malaysia's Batik Air introduced daily Kuala Lumpur–Sydney flights in July, adding approximately 120,000 annual seats.
However, not all new routes have proved commercially sustainable. Indonesia AirAsia launched Melbourne–Bali flights in March but suspended the service in June, alongside its Adelaide–Bali route, citing rising global jet fuel prices and challenging operating conditions.