The direct flight route that links China’s Hainan province and the Vietnamese capital city of Hanoi will be launched on September 27.

Two flights from Hainan to Hanoi and vice-versa will be conducted on every Thursday and Sunday, according to the Hainan daily.

The route will use the 143-seat aircraft of Boeing 737. A one-way ticket costs around US$117 while a return ticket is US$220. (VNA)