Vietnam Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Hanoi and Ahmedabad on November 3, 2026, adding a direct link between northern Vietnam and the Indian state of Gujarat. The service will operate four times a week with Airbus A321 aircraft, giving travellers a new option for holidays, business trips and visits to family without a connecting flight between the two cities.
The airline confirmed the launch in its route announcement. Ahmedabad becomes its fifth destination in India, joining Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad as the carrier builds a larger network between the two countries.
When the Hanoi–Ahmedabad Flights Operate
Flights in both directions are scheduled for Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The Hanoi departure is at 17:35, reaching Ahmedabad at 21:30. The return leaves Ahmedabad at 22:45 and arrives in Hanoi at 04:35 the following morning. All times are local.
That overnight return is worth factoring into a holiday budget. Travellers arriving in Hanoi before dawn should arrange an airport transfer and ask their hotel about early check-in, rather than assuming a room will be available immediately. Booking the preceding night may be the more comfortable choice for anyone who wants to sleep as soon as they reach the city.
Four weekly departures also make the calendar important. Before committing to accommodation, check that the airline operates on both your preferred outbound and return dates. Moving a trip by a day can change whether the new nonstop works for the itinerary.
A Bigger India Network for Vietnam Airlines
According to Vietnam’s aviation authority, the addition brings the carrier’s Vietnam–India network to seven routes and 25 weekly round trips. Those services link its Vietnamese gateways with five Indian cities; the figures do not mean that every Indian destination is served from both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
The same announcement puts Indian arrivals in Vietnam at more than 670,000 during the first nine months of 2026, up 33% year on year. India ranks eighth among Vietnam’s international visitor markets. For passengers, the new route turns some of that growing demand into a more straightforward journey from Gujarat.
It also fits the wider growth we examined in our coverage of Vietnam’s tourism boom. Hanoi can be the destination itself or the starting point for a longer trip, but travellers adding another city should compare the complete itinerary rather than judging the booking solely by its first flight.
What the Launch Fare Covers
The airline advertises Hanoi–Ahmedabad return fares from VND6,308,000, including taxes and fees. The announced sale runs until December 31, 2026, for travel beginning from the November 3 launch. This is a Hanoi-origin starting fare, so passengers beginning their journey in Ahmedabad should check prices for their own direction and dates.
A headline fare is only part of the comparison. Confirm the baggage allowance, change rules and refund conditions attached to the ticket you select, especially if your plans depend on a second flight or a separately booked hotel.
Planning a Longer Vietnam Trip
Vietnam Airlines’ booking page lets travellers compare journeys from Ahmedabad to Vietnamese destinations. The newly announced nonstop is to Hanoi; an itinerary to somewhere else may include an onward connection.
For a multi-stop holiday, check the connection time, arrival airport and whether all flights sit on one ticket before paying. The most useful change here is a direct Ahmedabad–Hanoi option, and building the rest of the trip around its actual operating days will make that convenience count.
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