Canada and Vietnam have taken an important step forward in air connectivity, with the Government of Canada announcing an expanded air transport agreement between the two countries.
According to Transport Canada, the new agreement allows direct flights between Canada and Vietnam for the first time, opening up new opportunities for passengers, businesses and freight between the two markets.
What’s notable about the new agreement?
According to the Government of Canada’s announcement, each country may operate:
- Up to 14 passenger-combination flights per week
- Up to 7 all-cargo flights per week
- Fifth freedom rights for cargo flights, giving airlines more flexibility to connect Canada, Vietnam and third markets
This is a significant change for the Canada–Vietnam logistics market, especially as trade and air freight demand between the two countries keeps growing.
What does this mean for shippers?
As airlines launch more direct routes and new cargo capacity, shippers may have more choice of routings and schedules.
Better transit times
Fewer stopovers can make journeys simpler and reduce waiting time between legs.
More air cargo capacity
The expanded all-cargo rights create more potential capacity for commercial goods between Canada and Vietnam.
Better suited to time-sensitive goods
Especially for:
- E-commerce shipments
- High-value goods
- Components and spare parts
- Samples
- Shipments with tight deadlines
Easier supply chain planning
More shipping options give businesses more flexibility to balance:
- Transit time
- Freight cost
- Shipment volume
- Inventory planning
- Delivery deadlines
Note: Actual flight schedules, airports served, cargo capacity and rates will depend on each airline once specific services are launched.
Canada–Vietnam trade keeps growing
Vietnam is currently Canada’s largest trading partner in ASEAN.
In 2025, two-way merchandise trade reached about CAD 20.6 billion. Canada’s merchandise exports to Vietnam exceeded CAD 1.3 billion, a significant increase on the previous year.
Beyond trade, the large Vietnamese community in Canada also creates steady demand for:
- Freight shipping
- E-commerce
- Travel and family visits
- Education
- Personal shipments
- Commercial shipments
Expanded direct air connections can provide an even stronger foundation for logistics and trade between the two countries.
How can Soleil Transportation help?
For individuals, online shops and businesses shipping between Vietnam ↔ Canada, Soleil Transportation supports you from preparing the shipment to final delivery.
Our services include:
- Air shipping Vietnam ↔ Canada
- Guidance on documents and goods information
- Checking actual weight and dimensional weight
- Customs and declaration support
- Pickup and final-mile delivery
- Fulfillment in Canada
- Tracking and shipment coordination
As airlines launch direct routes, Soleil Transportation will keep monitoring schedules, capacity and routings to help customers choose the right shipping option.
A new connection. More opportunities.
Opening the way for direct Canada–Vietnam flights not only brings the two countries closer but also creates more opportunities for:
- Cross-border trade
- E-commerce
- Air cargo
- Supply chains
- Business expansion
Shipping from Vietnam to Canada, or from Canada to Vietnam?
Contact Soleil Transportation on +1 888-998-5199 or at info@soleiltransportation.com for advice on the best shipping option for your goods, timeline and budget.
Reliable. Trusted. Connected.
Source
Transport Canada, Government of Canada
The federal government announces the beginning of direct flights between Canada and Vietnam
