JAKARTA - A vacation to Europe is still one of the dreams of many Indonesian tourists. In addition to offering historic buildings, European cities are also known to have a distinctive atmosphere, ranging from classic streets, rich culture, to diverse culinary experiences.
In recent years, the interest of Indonesian people to explore destinations in Eastern and Central Europe has continued to increase because it offers a different travel experience than popular destinations in Western Europe.
One of the cities that has attracted quite a bit of attention is Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. This city is known for its rows of Gothic and Baroque buildings, classic cobbled streets, to the nickname "City of a Thousand Towers" that is attached because of its iconic architectural landscape.
Now, access to Prague is becoming more open with the arrival of the new Hanoi-Prague flight route which is scheduled to start operating on October 10, 2026. This route is one of the travel alternatives for Southeast Asian tourists, including from Indonesia, who want to explore the Central European region via transit in Vietnam.
The flight will be operated using an Airbus A330 with a transit in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In the initial phase, flights are available twice a week, namely every Tuesday and Saturday.
For tourists from Indonesia, the journey to Hanoi itself is quite easy because there are flight connections from Jakarta and Bali. The presence of this new route also opens up an interesting multi-destination travel option, especially for travelers who want to experience a stopover in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Europe in one trip.
Vietjet CEO Nguyen Thanh Son said the opening of this route is part of the development of travel connectivity between Asia and Europe.
"With our ever-expanding network, we want to facilitate connectivity between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, including Vietnam and Thailand, so that cross-country travel becomes more accessible," he said.
Meanwhile, the CEO of Prague Airport, Jiří Pos, assessed that this route can support the growth of tourist travel as well as strengthen relations between regions.
"This new connection is expected to facilitate the travel of tourists as well as support cultural and economic relations between the two regions," he said.
In addition to Prague, transit in Almaty also offers a unique experience for tourists. The largest city in Kazakhstan is known for its beautiful Trans-Ili Alatau mountain panorama and a city atmosphere that combines modern nuances with natural landscapes.
Not only offering new travel access, the in-flight experience is also an exciting part for travelers. Passengers can enjoy a variety of hot food options, including Vietnamese specialties such as pho and banh mi, as well as other international menus during the journey to Europe.
With more international route options, Indonesian tourists now have more alternatives to explore Europe with a more diverse and flexible travel experience.
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