Cebu Pacific launches Manila to Da Nang flights

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(From left to right) Manila International Airport Authority OIC-general manager Bryan Co, Transport undersecretary for airports and avaiation Roberto Lim, Third Secretary in charge of Economic Cooperation from the Vietnam Embassy in Philippines Nguyen Thu Nga, Cebu Pacific president and chief commercial officer Alexander Lao, Cebu Pacific marketing chief and customer experience officer Candice Iyog during the launch of the Manila-Da Nang flight on December 7. Photo from Cebu Pacific.
  • Cebu Pacific launched its maiden Manila-Da Nang service on December 7
  • The thrice-weekly offering is a faster way to reach the largest city in central Vietnam
  • The service operates every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
  • Three hours from Manila, Da Nang is the third destination that Cebu Pacific operates in Vietnam

Cebu Pacific (CEB) launched its Manila-Da Nang service on December 7, providing a faster route to the largest city in central Vietnam.

The thrice-a-week flights are scheduled every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, departing Manila at 7:25 pm (Philippine time) and arriving in Da Nang at 9:30 pm (Vietnam time).

The return flight from Da Nang to Manila is scheduled from 10:30 pm (Vietnam time) to 2:25 am (PH time).

READ: Cebu Pacific launching Manila-Da Nang flights on Dec 7

Da Nang is the third destination that CEB operates in Vietnam, making it the largest Philippine carrier to operate in one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia. They also fly to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, and Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s economic center.

Previously, passengers traveling from Manila to Da Nang had to book connecting flights through Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or neighboring countries, enduring at least 10 hours in transit. With CEB’s new non-stop service, travelers avoid extra stops and layovers, reaching Da Nang on a three-hour flight, saving approximately seven hours compared to alternative airline routes.

Da Nang is a popular tourist destination known for its luxurious resorts, architectural designs, and delectable cuisines. It is also the gateway to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Hue Imperial Citadel, My Son Sanctuary, and Hoi An ancient town.

CEB anticipates sustained financial and capacity growth in 2024, projecting its system-wide network to surpass the pre-pandemic capacity by the fourth quarter of this year.

It flew four million domestic passengers in the third quarter of 2023, a 5% year-on-year increase, already surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the low-cost carrier said.

The airline flies to 35 domestic and 25 international destinations spanning across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

READ: Cebu Pacific network to surpass pre-pandemic levels by year-end

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