Vietnam Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Hanoi and Ahmedabad from November 3, 2026, expanding its presence in India as travel demand between the two countries continues to rise. The new service will give travellers from Gujarat a direct air link to Vietnam’s capital, eliminating the need for a connecting flight on this route. The airline will operate four round trips a week using Airbus A321 aircraft. With Ahmedabad joining its network, Vietnam Airlines will increase its scheduled services to India to 24 round trips a week across seven routes. Scroll down to know more.
Vietnam Airlines To Launch Hanoi-Ahmedabad Flights
According to Firstpost, the flights from Hanoi will depart at 5:35 pm and arrive in Ahmedabad at 9:30 pm local time. The return flight will leave Ahmedabad at 10:45 pm and reach Hanoi at 4:35 am the following day. The services will be available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays in both directions, giving travellers multiple options for planning their trips.
Ahmedabad will become the fifth Indian destination that is served by Vietnam Airlines, joining Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The airline operates services to the Indian market from both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The new route is expected to improve connectivity between Gujarat and Vietnam, making it easier for travellers to plan holidays, business trips and visits to popular Vietnamese destinations.
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Vietnam Sees A Boom In Indian Tourist Arrivals
The inauguration comes amid a rise in travel between India and Vietnam. Vietnam attracted more than 670,000 Indian visitors in the first nine months of 2026, marking a 33% increase compared with the same period last year. India is currently Vietnam’s eighth-largest primary source market for international visitors. While Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City remain important gateways, Indian travellers are increasingly exploring other destinations in the country. Da Nang, known for its beaches and coastal attractions, and Phu Quoc, a popular island destination, are also drawing interest.
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Vietnam Airlines has continued to expand its international network in 2026. The carrier launched services to Amsterdam, Colombo and Phuket, while increasing flight frequencies on existing routes to Munich, Moscow, Taipei, Osaka, Tokyo and Seoul. The Hanoi-Ahmedabad service adds another direct connection between India and Southeast Asia, offering travellers in Gujarat a new option for reaching Vietnam.
Good news for Indian travellers travelling to Vietnam.
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Vietnam Airlines is generally considered a good, full-service carrier, though passenger experiences can vary depending on whether you are flying international long-haul or domestic routes.
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