Akasa Air Launches Direct Mumbai-Hanoi Flights, Its First Route Into Vietnam

Akasa Air started direct, non-stop flights between Mumbai and Hanoi on 4 September 2026, according to the airline's own announcement and Indian travel trade reporting, making it the only Indian carrier currently flying the route. The service operates four times a week, on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with flight QP-0625 departing Mumbai in the early morning and landing in Hanoi around midday local time.

Akasa's seventh international destination

Hanoi is reported to be Akasa Air's seventh international destination and its first in Vietnam, adding to a network that already includes Doha, Kuwait and Jeddah in the Gulf. The three-year-old, Mumbai-based carrier has been steadily expanding its international routes through 2026, and the Hanoi launch extends that network further into Southeast Asia.

Why it matters for travellers

Until this route began, Indian travellers heading to Hanoi generally had to connect through Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Delhi on other carriers, adding time and cost to the journey. A direct, non-stop option from Mumbai shortens that considerably for leisure and business travellers heading to northern Vietnam, and adds to a broader pickup in direct India-Vietnam connectivity this year.

What to confirm before booking

As with any newly launched international route, frequency, aircraft assignment and fares can shift in the weeks after relaunch, and this article reflects reporting current as of late September 2026. Readers should confirm the latest schedule and fares directly with Akasa Air, and check current Vietnamese e-visa or visa-on-arrival requirements for Indian passport holders, before booking.

Traveller tips

• Confirm the current Mumbai-Hanoi schedule and fares directly on Akasa Air's official booking channels.
• Indian passport holders generally need a Vietnamese e-visa arranged in advance; apply a few days ahead of travel.
• The route currently operates four times a week, not daily, so build flight days into trip planning early.
• Always verify current entry requirements with official sources rather than relying on trade reports alone.