Vietnam Airlines Will Launch Ahmedabad to Hanoi Route
The carrier is set to begin four weekly flights connecting India and Vietnam starting this November.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Air Travel
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Vietnam Airlines will inaugurate a new direct flight service between Ahmedabad and Hanoi on 3 November 2026. The route aims to meet increasing travel and business demand between the two nations.
Why it matters
The addition of this service marks the expansion of the airline's Indian network to five stations, enhancing connectivity for travelers. It reflects the carrier's broader strategy to capitalize on growing tourism and business exchanges between India and Vietnam.
Vietnam Airlines will operate four weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The new route serves as the airline's fifth station in India, joining existing operations in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
The players
Vietnam Airlines
This is the flag carrier of Vietnam that maintains a growing network of international flight routes.
Aeroprime Group
This organization acts as the passenger general sales agent for Vietnam Airlines throughout India.
The details
The carrier appointed Aeroprime Group to serve as the passenger general sales agent for its operations in India. This new connection provides passengers in the Gujarat region access to the airline's wider international and domestic network via Hanoi.
Timeline
The airline recorded over 4,400 flights and 820,400 passengers between India and Vietnam in the first six months of 2026.
The new service between Ahmedabad and Hanoi was formally announced on 13 October 2026.
The new flight operations are scheduled to begin on 3 November 2026.
Travel Outlook
This route launch continues the trend of increased connectivity between India and Vietnam that has accelerated throughout 2026. As airlines look to capture high-growth tourism markets, carriers are increasingly prioritizing secondary Indian cities beyond traditional major hubs.
Travelers planning trips between Gujarat and Vietnam can now book four weekly direct flight options starting in November. Passengers should check for updated scheduling and connection details through the carrier's official channels as the launch date approaches.
The takeaway
The new route highlights the increasing ease of travel between India and Southeast Asia. Prospective travelers should monitor future flight frequencies, as demand on this corridor could influence long-term seat availability and pricing.
What happens next
The inaugural flight is scheduled to depart on 3 November 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in international routes by visiting Air Travel.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ADU - Aviation Defence Universe.
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