Vietnam Airlines commences direct flight service from Ahmedabad to Hanoi

Direct flight service to Hanoi has been commenced by Vietnam Airlines from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. With this service, Vietnam Airlines has entered Gujarat, and Ahmedabad has become its fifth Indian passenger destination. The first flight departed from Ahmedabad on 3 November, establishing a new direct aerial connectivity between Gujarat and Vietnam.

This service will operate four times a week, namely Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. For passengers from Ahmedabad and surrounding markets, this service will provide a direct route to Hanoi, from where they can proceed via Vietnam Airlines' local and international network. This new route is expected to boost tourism, business, and trade, while strengthening Gujarat's relations with international markets.

H.E. Trinh Minh Danh, Vietnam's Ambassador to India, stated that the direct service is a welcome development in strengthening India-Vietnam connectivity. He added that the improved aerial connectivity will enhance tourism, trade, business exchange, and people-to-people relations, further strengthening the 'Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' between the two countries. According to a report by DeshGujarat, Nguyen Trung Hieu, India Country Manager of Vietnam Airlines, said that this launching demonstrates the airline's commitment towards the Indian market. He further stated that there are great possibilities in the tourism and business sectors in Gujarat.

Vietnam Airlines is the flag carrier of Vietnam. It was established in 1956 and later established as a state-owned enterprise in April 1989. Its headquarters is located in Hanoi's Long Bien district and its hubs are at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport and Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport. This airline flies on 117 routes in 19 countries, excluding codeshare services.