By increasing flights to India, Vietnam hopes to attract tourists from the country of a billion people.

(Dan Tri) - Currently, there are 100 direct flights between Vietnam and India every day. The increase in flights connecting the two countries is expected to attract more tourists from the huge Indian market.

Promoting two-way tourism between India and Vietnam

According to information from HG Aviation - Indigo's agent in Vietnam - on December 20, the modern Airbus A321neo (Indigo India) will take off from Hanoi , marking the first flight on the Hanoi - New Delhi route.

With a frequency of 7 flights/week, the route is expected to open up opportunities to attract tourists from this huge potential market of 1.4 billion people.

Hanoi and New Delhi are two dynamic cities, so direct flights not only promote tourism but also open up opportunities for cooperation in many other fields such as economics , science and technology. This can become a new trade corridor, promoting bilateral investment.

Besides Indigo, Air India, Vietnam Airlines, VietJet also has direct flights from Vietnam to India.

Accordingly, there are 100 direct flights between Vietnam and India every day. Of which, 7 major cities of this country have flights to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc.

In recent years, high-end visitors from India often choose Vietnam to organize meetings, weddings, etc. Vietnam is highly appreciated for its diverse landscape, rich culture, reasonable travel costs, and e-visa policy with a stay of up to 90 days for Indian visitors.

Increasingly convenient air connectivity between the two countries is considered an important factor contributing to the growth of Indian tourists to Vietnam.

Indian tourists increasingly love traveling to Vietnam (Photo: India).

Many attractive places in Hanoi and New Delhi

After a 4-hour flight, Vietnamese tourists arrive in New Delhi - the heart of India. The capital of India is a blend of ancient and modern.

The city has famous places such as: Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Mausoleum or India Gate, Chandni Chowk food market. From New Delhi, visitors can easily go to Taj Mahal temple, Jaipur city or Varanasi - the spiritual center of India.

On the other hand, Vietnam is becoming the most popular destination for Indian tourists. Visitors from this country can set foot in Hanoi - starting their journey to explore Vietnam.

Hanoi - the city of a thousand years of culture - has famous places such as: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Thang Long Imperial Citadel and unique cuisine. From Hanoi, visitors can easily travel to Hoi An, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang...

Attractive Vietnamese cuisine with dishes such as pho, bun cha, egg coffee... leaves an impression on the hearts of Indian tourists.

Previously, responding to Dan Tri , Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya praised Vietnam for its success in attracting more and more Indian tourists.

According to Mr. Sandeep Arya, Vietnam is a very attractive destination for Indian tourists. To promote tourism, Vietnam is doing very well in enhancing information, upgrading infrastructure, and increasing flights.

"I see that both countries are increasing information promotion. On the Indian side, we have sent Vietnamese travel companies to explore new destinations in India, such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

We are trying to bring them to more new areas to raise awareness and diversify choices for tourists," he said.

Recently, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has also carried out many activities to promote and advertise Vietnamese tourism in India. Attracting visitors from this country of one billion people aims to diversify the international market, reduce dependence on traditional markets, and create momentum for the sustainable development of Vietnam's tourism industry.

According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, before the Covid-19 pandemic, in 2019, there were only 169,000 Indian visitors to Vietnam. This number has increased by nearly 300% to more than 501,000 visitors in 2024.

On the other hand, more and more Vietnamese tourists love to explore the Taj Mahal, the sacred Ganges River and colorful festivals in India.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/tang-chuyen-bay-den-an-do-viet-nam-ky-vong-hut-khach-tu-dat-nuoc-ty-dan-20251015161903862.htm