New Direct Flights Between India and Vietnam 2026: A Route Guide for Travel Planners

The air corridor between India and Vietnam has undergone its most significant expansion in a single two-year period. Between May 2025 and September 2026, five airlines have collectively added or expanded direct routes connecting the two countries. For Indian travel agencies building Vietnam packages, and for DMC partners sourcing ground arrangements, understanding this connectivity map is now a prerequisite for competitive product design.

This guide consolidates every confirmed direct route, organizes them by airline and departure city, and draws out the itinerary implications that matter most when planning multi-city Vietnam journeys for Indian clients.

1. Complete Route Map from India to Vietnam 2026

Routes are organised by Vietnamese gateway city, which is the most practical lens for itinerary planning. All data reflects confirmed schedules as of June 2026; Akasa Air’s Mumbai–Hanoi service launches September 4, 2026.

1.1. India to Hanoi (HAN): Gateway to Northern Vietnam

Hanoi is the most-served Vietnamese gateway from India, with five airlines operating direct routes from six Indian cities. It is the entry point for northern Vietnam circuits: Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa, and the Hanoi Old Quarter.

Total Indian cities served: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata. Combined weekly frequency (approx.): 35–40+ direct flights/week.

Planning note: Delhi–Hanoi is the most competitive route on the corridor, currently served by four airlines (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, IndiGo, Air India). This competition generally translates into the widest range of fare classes and schedules available to Indian clients.

1.2. India to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN): Gateway to Southern Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat Airport) is the main southern gateway, serving the Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels, and Phu Quoc day trips. It is also the most common departure point for south-to-north overland circuits through Hoi An, Hue, and Hanoi.

Total India cities served: New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad. Combined weekly frequency (approx.): 40–50+ direct flights/week.

Planning note: Ho Chi Minh City has the widest Indian city coverage of any Vietnamese gateway, with Vietjet operating the majority of routes. South Indian cities (Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, Ahmedabad) connect exclusively to Ho Chi Minh City rather than to Hanoi. This is a relevant factor when designing departure-city-specific packages.

1.3. India to Da Nang (DAD): Gateway to Central Vietnam

Da Nang is the entry point for central Vietnam: Hoi An Ancient Town, the Imperial Citadel of Hue, My Son Sanctuary, Ba Na Hills, and the Marble Mountains. Currently served by Vietjet only on direct India routes, making it the most niche of Vietnam’s three main international gateways to India.

Total Indian cities served: New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad. Combined weekly frequency (approx.): 8–12 direct flights/week.

Planning note: Da Nang has the shallowest India–direct connectivity of the three main gateways. For clients whose itinerary is centered on central Vietnam, two practical routing options exist: fly direct Delhi–Da Nang or Mumbai–Da Nang on Vietjet, or fly into Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City and use a domestic connection to Da Nang (approximately 1 hour, served by Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, and Bamboo Airways multiple times daily). For clients touring the full country, Da Nang is typically incorporated as a mid-circuit domestic stop rather than an international entry point.

1.4. India to Phu Quoc (PQC): Seasonal Island Service

Phu Quoc International Airport receives seasonal direct services from India during the peak winter travel window (December–January), when the island’s dry season coincides with Indian holiday demand. Phu Quoc is positioned as a beach and resort destination, not a touring base, and is typically packaged as a standalone beach extension or the concluding segment of a longer Vietnam itinerary.

Total Indian cities served: New Delhi (seasonal only). Status: No confirmed year-round direct India–Phu Quoc service as of June 2026.

Planning note: The December 2025 Air India Delhi–Phu Quoc series was the first direct service of its kind and represented a proof-of-concept for the route rather than a permanent schedule. For year-round Phu Quoc access, Indian clients currently connect via Ho Chi Minh City (approximately 1 hour domestic, multiple daily flights) or Hanoi (approximately 2 hours domestic). The visa-free Phu Quoc entry provision for Indian passport holders applies only to arrivals direct from outside Vietnam; clients connecting via the mainland require a standard Vietnam e-visa.

Note: All schedules and frequencies are subject to seasonal adjustment and airline operational decisions. Verify current availability through airline booking channels before confirming client itineraries. Last updated: June 2026.

2. Airline-by-Airline Briefing

2.1. Vietnam Airlines — The Full-Service Network Builder

Vietnam Airlines entered South India for the first time in May 2025, launching direct services from both Bengaluru (4x weekly, from May 1) and Hyderabad (3x weekly, from May 7) to Hanoi. Both routes operate on Airbus A321 aircraft with Indian meal options available on board. Combined with its existing Delhi and Mumbai services, Vietnam Airlines now operates from four Indian cities, the broadest Vietnamese-carrier footprint in India.

For travel agencies, the practical value of Vietnam Airlines is connectivity beyond Vietnam itself. Passengers flying via Hanoi can continue on to Japan, South Korea, China, Australia, and ASEAN destinations on a single ticket within the Vietnam Airlines network, reducing the complexity of multi-destination itineraries for clients who want Vietnam alongside regional extensions.

2.2. Vietjet Air — The Widest Route Network

Vietjet operates the most extensive India–Vietnam network of any single airline, with routes linking Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to multiple Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The carrier expanded into South India with new Bengaluru–Ho Chi Minh City and Hyderabad–Ho Chi Minh City services from March 2025, both of these being the first-ever direct flights between Vietnam and those cities at the time of launch.

As of May 2026, Vietjet’s cumulative India–Vietnam passenger count exceeds 2.5 million, reflecting the sustained commercial success of its low-cost model on this corridor. For agencies serving mid-market and family segments, Vietjet’s pricing makes Vietnam accessible to a broader client base than was previously possible.

2.3. IndiGo — Daily Delhi–Hanoi from December 2025

IndiGo launched daily non-stop Delhi–Hanoi services from December 20, 2025, adding Indian LCC competition to a route previously dominated by Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet. IndiGo already serves the Kolkata–Hanoi and Kolkata–Ho Chi Minh City routes. As India’s largest domestic carrier by market share, IndiGo’s entry into Vietnam signals institutional confidence in the corridor’s sustained demand and introduces competitive fare pressure that generally benefits end passengers and agency margins alike.

2.4. Air India — The Open-Jaw Enabler

Air India’s expansion into Vietnam is strategically significant for tour itinerary design. The carrier operates daily flights between Delhi and Ho Chi Minh City and, from May 1, 2026, launched five weekly non-stop Delhi–Hanoi services. Flight duration on the Delhi–Hanoi route is approximately 4.5 hours. Airbus A320neo aircraft are deployed, with Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins available, making Air India the only Indian full-service option on this corridor as of mid-2026.

The open-jaw dimension is important. Air India explicitly positions the Delhi–Hanoi launch as enabling open-jaw itineraries: clients can fly into Hanoi, travel south through Vietnam, and depart from Ho Chi Minh City or the reverse on a single Air India booking. This eliminates the need for a repositioning domestic flight simplifies the package for agencies and reduces total trip cost for clients. For DMC partners handling FIT and small-group luxury bookings, this flexibility is a meaningful product differentiator.

2.5. Akasa Air — New Entrant, Mumbai–Hanoi from September 2026

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing low-cost carrier, will launch four weekly non-stop Mumbai–Hanoi flights from September 4, 2026. The airline becomes the only Indian carrier to directly connect Mumbai and Hanoi, a route that was previously served only by Vietnamese carriers.

Flight schedule: QP-0625 departs Mumbai at 05:35, arriving Hanoi at 12:00 local time. Return QP-0626 departs Hanoi at 13:30, arriving in Mumbai at 17:10. Scheduled flight time is approximately 4 hours 50 minutes eastbound. Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft will operate the service, with bookings open via Akasa’s website, iOS and Android apps, and leading OTAs.

For Mumbai-based travel agencies, this route eliminates a routing inconvenience that has historically required clients to transit through Delhi or connect via Bangkok. It also opens a direct bridge between India’s commercial capital and Vietnam’s political capital, a pairing that suits both leisure itineraries beginning in northern Vietnam and business travel to Hanoi’s embassy and government district.

2.6. Looking Ahead: Long Thanh International Airport

Travel agencies planning Vietnam packages for 2026–2027 and beyond should be aware of Long Thanh International Airport, currently under construction in Dong Nai Province, approximately 40 kilometers east of Ho Chi Minh City. The airport is designed to supplement the congestion at Tan Son Nhat, which currently operates beyond its intended capacity on peak travel days.

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet have both signaled plans to progressively shift or expand operations to Long Thanh as commercial schedules ramp up through 2026. The airport’s phased opening will ultimately increase Vietnam’s overall air capacity for international arrivals, benefiting the India corridor alongside other high-growth markets. Agencies building multi-year Vietnam product portfolios should monitor Long Thanh’s operational timeline, as it will affect ground transfer logistics from Ho Chi Minh City upon commencement.

3. Planning Note for Indian Travel Agencies

The expansion of direct air connectivity between India and Vietnam removes one of the historically cited friction points for Indian outbound travel to Southeast Asia — the requirement for connecting flights through Bangkok or Singapore. With five airlines now operating on the corridor at a combined weekly frequency exceeding 90 direct flights, Vietnam has achieved the kind of accessibility that translates into genuine mainstream consideration among Indian travelers.

For travel agencies active in the India outbound market, the current window represents an optimal moment to build Vietnam into standard portfolio offerings across FIT, family group, and premium honeymoon segments. The itinerary infrastructure is now fully supported by the available air connectivity.

Viet Dan Travel DMC partners with Indian travel agencies as a dedicated Vietnam ground operator, providing private tour design, accommodation contracting, licensed guide services, and end-to-end logistics across Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, and Phu Quoc. For route-specific package inquiries or agency partnership discussions, contact the Viet Dan team directly; our experts are willing to help at any time!