Sun PhuQuoc Airways
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| Founded | 21 January 2025 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 15 October 2025 | ||||||
| AOC # | 2025-669/CAAV | ||||||
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| Fleet size | 9 | ||||||
| Destinations | 4[1] | ||||||
| Parent company | Sun Group | ||||||
| Headquarters | Hanoi | ||||||
| Key people | |||||||
| Total assets | US$ 98.81 million (2025) | ||||||
| Website | sunphuquocairways.com | ||||||
Sun PhuQuoc Airways LLC (SPA; Vietnamese: Công ty TNHH Hàng Không Mặt Trời Phú Quốc) is a Vietnamese startup leisure-oriented carrier founded by Sun Group. The airline received its air operator's certificate in September 2025 and commenced official commercial operations from November 2025.
History
On January 21st, 2025, Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group founded Sun PhuQuoc Airways. It was planned to be a Vietnamese leisure carrier.
On September 25th, 2025, Sun PhuQuoc Airways got its Air Operators Certificate (AOC) and was cleared to launch ticket sales on October 15th, 2025.
On November 1st, 2025, Sun PhuQuoc Airways was cleared to commence commercial operations.[2]
On January 15th, 2026, Sun Group (Vietnam) announced that SPA will start flying internationally starting March 29th to Taipei, Seoul and etc.[3]
On February 16th, 2026, the airline got its two A320neos from A defunct Icelandic carrier.
On February 17th, 2026, Sun Group (Vietnam) announced that SPA will start charters to Mumbai and Vijayawada.[4][5]
On February 18th, 2026, Sun PhuQuoc Airways signed a deal with Boeing for 20 787 Dreamliners and options for 40.[6]
Destinations
From November 1 until the end of 2025, Sun PhuQuoc Airways operated routes from Phú Quốc to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang; as well as Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City and Ho Chi Minh City–Da Nang.[2]
Official ticket sales began on 15 October 2025, for flights connecting popular tourist destinations such as Phú Quốc, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang.[7]
On 15 January 2026, Sun PhuQuoc Airways launched its first international direct flight to Taipei starting on the 29th of March.[3]
As of February 2026, Sun PhuQuoc Airways operates or has operated to the following destinations:[8]
| Country or Region | City | Airport | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Mumbai | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | [9] | |
| South Korea | Seoul | Incheon International Airport | Begins 17 April 2026 | [3] |
| Taiwan | Taipei | Taoyuan International Airport | Begins 29 March 2026 | [3] |
| Vietnam | Da Nang | Da Nang International Airport | Focus city | [2][8] |
| Hanoi | Noi Bai International Airport | Hub | [2][8] | |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Tan Son Nhat International Airport | Hub | [2][8] | |
| Nha Trang | Cam Ranh International Airport | [2][8] | ||
| Phu Quoc | Phu Quoc International Airport | Focus city | [2][8] |
Fleet
On 19 August, SPA simultaneously welcomed its first two Airbus A321ceo aircraft at Nội Bài International Airport in Hanoi.
As of February 2026, Sun PhuQuoc Airways operates the following aircraft:[10][11]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passenger | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Y | Total | ||||
| Airbus A320neo | 2 | — | — | 174 | 174 | |
| Airbus A321-200 | 2 | — | 4 | 212 | 216 | |
| Airbus A321neo | 6 | 6 | — | 236 | 236 | |
| Boeing 787-9 | — | 20[12] | TBA | With options for up to 40[13] | ||
| Total | 10 | 26 | ||||
See also
References
- ^ "Sun PhuQuoc Airways on ch-aviation". ch-aviation. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Sun PhuQuoc Airways mở bán vé từ 15.10, tặng kèm vé chơi Sun World và WOW Pass trị giá đến 1 triệu đồng". laodong.vn. Lao Động. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Sun PhuQuoc Airways to launch its first international direct flight on March 29". sungroup.com.vn. Sun Group. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ^ "Mumbai(BOM) to Phu Quoc(PQC)". flyteam.jp. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ "Phu Quoc(PQC) to Vijayawada(VGA)". flyteam.jp. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ "Vietnam's Sun PhuQuoc airways signs $22.5 bln deal for 40 Dreamliner jets". Reuters. 18 February 2026.
- ^ Vnexpress. "Sun PhuQuoc Airways mở bán vé từ 15/10".
- ^ a b c d e f "Network". sunphuquocairways.com. Sun PhuQuoc Airways. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Mumbai(BOM) to Phu Quoc(PQC)". flyteam.jp. Sun Group. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ "Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPQ) Fleet, Routes & Reviews | Flightradar24". flightradar24.com. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc Airways commits to 40 B787-9s". 19 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Commercial Orders & Deliveries". The Boeing Company. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "Vietnam's Sun PhuQuoc airways signs $22.5 bln deal for 40 Dreamliner jets". Reuters. 18 February 2026.