Dragonair, Hong Kong's second largest carrier, will launch new flights from Hong Kong to Hanoi beginning October 26, the airline said in a statement.

The new daily route will make Dragonair the fourth carrier to operate direct services between Hong Kong and Vietnam, joining Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.

Established in 1985, the carrier currently operates a passenger and cargo network covering destinations across the Asia-Pacific region and mainland China.