Standfirst: Vietnam Airlines will begin four weekly services between Ahmedabad and Hanoi on 3 November 2026, creating a direct link between Gujarat and Vietnam’s capital. The route is expected to support leisure travel, business journeys and MICE activity while expanding the airline’s Indian network.
Vietnam Airlines will launch direct flights from Ahmedabad to Hanoi on 3 November 2026, giving travellers in Gujarat a new international connection to Vietnam. The service will operate four times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The route will make Ahmedabad the airline’s fifth Indian destination, alongside Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. It also extends Vietnam Airlines’ presence into western India, where demand for international leisure and business travel is growing.
Ahmedabad–Hanoi route begins on 3 November 2026
The new service is scheduled to operate four days each week:
- Tuesday
- Thursday
- Saturday
- Sunday
The route will provide a nonstop travel option between Ahmedabad and Hanoi, removing the need for passengers to connect through another airport on this city pair. Travellers will still need to check the final timetable, aircraft assignment, fares and booking availability with Vietnam Airlines before making plans.
For passengers from Gujarat, the service could make Vietnam more accessible for holidays, family visits, corporate travel and group tours. It may also provide a useful arrival point for travellers planning to continue to other Vietnamese destinations, subject to separately scheduled onward flights.
What the new route means for travellers
Hanoi is an important gateway to northern Vietnam and offers access to destinations including Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh and Sapa. Visitors can combine the capital with cultural sites, nature excursions, food-focused itineraries and longer journeys through the country.
The new flights may be particularly useful for travellers who previously relied on connecting itineraries. A direct service can reduce the number of flight segments involved in a journey, although the overall travel time, connection options and baggage arrangements will depend on each booking.
Travel agencies and tour operators may also use the four-weekly schedule to develop new packages linking Gujarat with Vietnam. However, customers should confirm what is included in any package, including flights, transfers, accommodation and travel insurance.
Business and MICE travel
Ahmedabad is a major commercial centre in Gujarat, a region associated with manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, engineering and international trade. Direct air connectivity with Hanoi could make business travel more convenient for companies, delegations and professionals working across the two markets.
The route may also support meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions, commonly known as MICE travel. Corporate travellers should check the terms of their tickets carefully, as change, cancellation and baggage conditions can differ between fare types.
Vietnam Airlines expands to five Indian cities
With Ahmedabad added to its schedule, Vietnam Airlines will serve five destinations in India. The expansion gives the airline a broader geographic footprint and access to passengers beyond the country’s largest established aviation hubs.
The announcement comes as air traffic between India and Vietnam continues to develop. Figures included with the route announcement indicated that more than 4,400 scheduled flights carried approximately 820,400 passengers between the two countries during the first six months of 2026.
Those figures point to sustained demand across tourism, commercial travel and other passenger segments. The Ahmedabad launch will give travellers another airline and routing option when comparing journeys to Vietnam.
Planning travel on the new service
Passengers considering the route should verify the following before booking:
- Whether the service operates on the intended travel date
- Departure and arrival times, including local time zones
- Fare conditions, baggage allowances and change fees
- Vietnam’s current entry requirements for the traveller’s nationality
- Any onward-flight arrangements from Hanoi
- Travel insurance cover for cancellations, delays or medical needs
Travellers should also avoid assuming that every onward connection is protected if it is booked separately. A single reservation may offer different rebooking arrangements from a journey assembled across multiple tickets.
What happens next
Vietnam Airlines’ Ahmedabad–Hanoi service is scheduled to begin on 3 November 2026 with four weekly flights. The launch will make Ahmedabad the carrier’s fifth Indian destination and strengthen direct air connectivity between Gujarat and Vietnam.
For travellers, the key practical benefit is another nonstop option between western India and Hanoi. For tourism and business operators, the route creates scope for new itineraries and commercial links, while the final value of the service will depend on schedule reliability, ticket availability and sustained passenger demand.
Bottom line: Vietnam Airlines’ new Ahmedabad–Hanoi route will add four weekly direct flights from 3 November 2026. Travellers should check the airline’s published schedule and current Vietnamese entry rules before booking.
