AN AIRPORT has expanded its Asian connections with a new Hanoi route.

Vietnamese airline Bamboo Airways will operate an initial one flight per week between Gatwick Airport and Hanoi.

From Hanoi, passengers will be able to connect onwards with Bamboo Airways to destinations including Australia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Taipei.

The new Bamboo Airways service will begin on October 30, with passengers able to book tickets now.

Passengers travelling on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will have three classes of travel to choose from, including premium economy and business class flatbeds.

Jonathan Pollard, chief commercial officer at Gatwick Airport, said: “In the past 10 months, we have been able to significantly grow our connections across North America, so to also be able to continue to expand our routes across Asia is fantastic news for both leisure travellers and business passengers throughout London and the South-East.

“Vietnam is a wonderful country, offering a wealth of beautiful sights including stunning beaches, national parks, temples and vibrant streets and night markets, so we are delighted Gatwick passengers can now connect to its capital city and beyond so easily, via Bamboo’s excellent network.”