Based on a report by the Vietnam News Agency, Vietnam’s state news agency, published 22 October 2026. No government text of the flight agreement has been found yet.

The Vietnamese Embassy in India and tour operator Vietravel held a tourism seminar in New Delhi on 21 October.

More direct flights

According to the Vietnam News Agency, Ambassador Trinh Minh Manh said the two governments recently agreed to double direct flights between Vietnam and India, so airlines on both sides can launch more routes. The report does not give the new number of permitted flights or a date. We will update this story when an official text is published.

The ambassador also pointed to Vietnam’s broad rollout of e-visas for Indian citizens. India and Vietnam upgraded relations to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May.

Trade notes

  • Vietravel DMC said it has launched two new product lines for India’s middle-class travellers: tours to major Vietnamese destinations, and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) travel.
  • A MakeMyTrip representative told the agency that Indian arrivals in Vietnam could exceed 1 million in 2026, with growth of nearly 70% possible in 2027. This is the company’s estimate, not an official figure.

IndiGo’s daily Mumbai–Hanoi flights start on 25 October, and Vietnam Airlines’ Hanoi–Ahmedabad service is due from 3 November. See our routes tracker for details.

Source: Vietnam News Agency via VietnamPlus, 22 October 2026