WSI nets Vietjet for jet quintet

It comes as the airline is rumoured to be considering launching an Australian subsidiary for domestic flights.

“Becoming one of the first airlines to operate at this new airport reinforces Vietjet’s strategy of pioneering the expansion of its international network while strengthening connectivity between Vietnam and Australia,” said Vietjet CEO Nguyen Thanh Son.

“The new route will further boost tourism, trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges between our two countries, creating more jobs and contributing to local economic growth. It will also provide passengers with more convenient, high-quality, and affordable travel options.”

More than half a million people travelled between NSW and Vietnam in 2025, and WSI CEO Simon Hickey says Vietnam is “an incredibly popular destination for Aussie travellers”, with the tourism market growing 16 per cent last year.

“Add to that, Western Sydney is one of the nation’s most diverse and rapidly growing regions that is proudly home to more than half of Greater Sydney’s Vietnamese population – over 70,000 people – who regularly visit friends and relatives,” he said.

“Having the opportunity to connect seamlessly to their new international airport – via the recently unveiled toll-free M12 – enjoy our state-of-the-art terminal and fly to Ho Chi Minh City and connect with over 40 domestic and international connections, reinforces the choice, flexibility, and global connectivity WSI is excited to provide.

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“We’re thrilled that tickets will go on sale today for the initial services set to commence in January 2027 – perfect timing for communities looking to utilise some excellent launch offers and for those excited to travel for Lunar New Year, in early February.”

More than 300,000 Vietnamese-Australians live in Australia, and Adam Leto, CEO Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue, said the new connection will be a “big win for Western Sydney”.

“To be able to strengthen that global connection is not only a win for residents, but it’s also a win for local businesses and local visitors. What we want to see now is how we continue to unlock local value,” he said.

“We want visitors to landing Western Sydney to stay here and spend here. Today’s announcement not only provides an opportunity for locals, but it also opens up the doors for the family and friends visitor market, which is a large market in Western Sydney.”

Cargo operations began at WSI on 27 July, with Jetstar to operate the inaugural passenger flight on 25 October. Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, and QantasLink will also begin operating from WSI in the following months.