Japan’s Vanilla Air to Launch Hong Kong Flights in November

ANA’s low cost airline, Vanilla Air, will launch flights between Hong Kong and Tokyo (Narita) on 2 November 2014.

The Hong Kong flights will be Vanilla Air’s 3rd international route, after Taipei (Taoyuan) and Seoul (Incheon).

Vanilla Air will launch the new route with 3-weekly services until 31 January 2015, the frequency will increase to daily from 1 February (Sunday) until 20 February 2015. From 21 February to 28 March 2015 the route is schedule to become twice daily.

Ticket sales for the flights start on Vanilla Air’s official website at 13:00 on 11 September 2014. One-way fares start from HK$650.

Based in Narita Airport, Vanilla Air has served over 600,000 Japanese and overseas passengers since its inauguration on 20 December 2013.

“I am truly excited that from 2 November, our new Hong Kong – Tokyo (Narita) route will connect these two vibrant cities,” said Mr. Tomonori Ishii, President of Vanilla Air. “We invite you to fly to Tokyo with Vanilla Air. And go beyond Tokyo, to the glittering snowy Hokkaido (Sapporo); to the healing natural beauty of Okinawa and Amami Oshima. With our attractive fares and unique caring services, we will bring Hong Kong people new exciting leisure travel experiences.”