The first international flight from Taipei (Taiwan), with 38 passengers on board, arrived at the Dong Hoi Airport in the central province of Quang Binh on March 31,  according to a report from Radio the Voice of Vietnam.

The flight, operated by Vietjet Air, departed Taipei at 4:40pm and landed in Dong Hoi at 7:40pm.

Earlier on the same day, the budget carrier's flight VJ7172 carried 90 passengers departed Dong Hoi Airport at 12:40pm and  arrived at Taipei International Airport at 3:40pm. This marks a significant step in establishing international flights to and from Dong Hoi Airport.

Currently, Dong Hoi Airport is one of three domestic airports in Vietnam authorized to process electronic visas for foreigners entering and exiting the country.

From March 31 to October 13, 2025, the Dong Hoi–Taipei (Taiwan) international route is set to operate a total of 13 round-trip flights.

Mr. Dang Dong Ha, Deputy Director of the Provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, stated that the launch of this new international flight route not only enhances air connectivity between Quang Binh and East Asia but also plays a vital role in promoting trade, boosting tourism visibility, and attracting international visitors to the region.