Airlines Philippines (PAL) introduces non-stop flights between Cebu and Ho Chi Minh City.
Philippine Airlines Makes a Splash with New Nonstop Cebu-Ho Chi Minh City Route!
Mark your calendars for May 2, 2025, as Philippine Airlines (PAL) takes off on an exciting new avenue! The celebrated flag carrier has just rolled out its very first nonstop service linking Cebu and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam—a game-changing move that promises to bolster regional connectivity and supercharge the tourism scene in Central Visayas.
Witnessing the kickoff of this remarkable journey was an impressive gathering, including bigwigs from PAL, Aboitiz InfraCapital GMCAC, the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority, the Department of Tourism, and numerous travel industry stakeholders. The event was nothing short of spectacular, complete with a water cannon salute, a ceremonial cake-cutting ceremony, and all the trimmings!
Get ready to embark on this extraordinary trip as the inaugural flight, PR 587, sets course from Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Weekly departures from Cebu will take place on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with returning flights from Ho Chi Minh City on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. PAL is all set to get you jetting to exotic destinations with its fleet of Airbus A321 aircraft, welcoming up to 199 travelers in both business and economy class.
Attention all Cebuanos and Vietnamese jetsetters! PAL's new route isn't just a cause for celebration for Lapu-Lapu City Representative Cynthia K. Chan, who expressed heartfelt appreciation for PAL's support in promoting the city's global tourism profile. Ladies and gentlemen, your ideal vacation getaway just got a whole lot closer!
Expect more Asia-bound fun, as fares for this tantalizing new adventure start at an affordable USD 178 for round-trip economy class tickets, available through June 2025[1][4]. What are you waiting for? Don't miss your chance to explore Vietnam's dynamic, drop-dead gorgeous city on PAL's nonstop Cebu-Ho Chi Minh City service!
The incredible Cebu-Saigon route is just the beginning for this ambitious airline. Catch the rise of the phoenix as PAL continues its strategic route expansion, adding an additional 10 weekly Manila-Hanoi flights starting on June 1 and launching a brand-new Manila-Da Nang route from July 1[5]. Keep an eye on the skies, as Philippine Airlines boldly reaffirms its role as a driving force behind regional economic growth and cross-cultural exchange within Southeast Asia.
So, buckle up and prepare for the flight of a lifetime with Philippine Airlines' new nonstop Cebu-Ho Chi Minh City route!
Source
[1] Philippine Airlines website. (n.d.). Flights to Ho Chi Minh City. Retrieved May 4, 2025, from https://www.philippineairlines.com/flights-to/ho-chi-minh-city
[3] Philippine Airlines. (2025). Flight PR587: Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Retrieved May 4, 2025, from https://www.philippineairlines.com/flights/PR587
[4] Booking.com. (2023). Flights to Ho Chi Minh City. Retrieved May 4, 2025, from https://www.booking.com/flights/search? destination=Ho_Chi_Minh_City%2C_Vietnam&start_date=2025-05-10&end_date=2025-05-17&destinationAirport=Tan_Son_Nhat&oneWay=false&guests=1
[5] Philippine Airlines. (2025). Expanding regional connectivity: PAL's upcoming launches. Retrieved May 4, 2025, from https://www.philippineairlines.com/updates/2025/04/expanding-regional-connectivity-pals-upcoming-launches
- The Philippine Airlines' new nonstop Cebu-Ho Chi Minh City route is set to depart from Mactan-Cebu International Airport on May 2, 2025.
- The new route, PR 587, will connect two major cities — Cebu and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, enhancing regional connectivity and tourism in Central Visayas.
- The airline will operate weekly departures from Cebu on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with returning flights from Ho Chi Minh City on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
- Philippine Airlines is prepared to ferry passengers to exotic destinations with its modern fleet of Airbus A321 aircraft, accommodating up to 199 travelers in both business and economy class.
- The Cebu-Saigon route is just a beginning for the ambitious airline, with plans to add 10 weekly Manila-Hanoi flights starting on June 1 and launch a new Manila-Da Nang route from July 1.
- Cebu's Lapu-Lapu City Representative Cynthia K. Chan expressed enthusiasm over PAL's support in promoting the city's global tourism profile.
- Fares for the Cebu-Ho Chi Minh City route start at an affordable USD 178 for round-trip economy class tickets, available through June 2025.
- With the rise of the new route, Philippine Airlines reinforces its role as a driving force behind regional economic growth and cross-cultural exchange within Southeast Asia, opening up opportunities for travel, business, and lifestyle.
