Hanoi (VNA), Oct. 21 -- National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines announced on October 21 that it will operate three flights a week connecting the central coastal city of Da Nang with the northeastern province of Quang Ninh from November 1.

Flights on the route are scheduled to take off at 14:35 from Da Nang International Airport and 16:35 from Van Don International Airport on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

This is the second domestic route linking with Van Don airport run by Vietnam Airlines, following the Ho Chi Minh City-Van Don flight. The move will contribute greatly to promoting Quang Ninh province's trade and tourism cooperation with other localities, while helping complete the airline's network.

The carrier uses Airbus A321 with...