From Mumbai (BOM), you can fly nonstop to Hanoi (HAN) or Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) on selected airline schedules, or use a connecting flight for Da Nang (DAD) and other Vietnamese destinations. As of 6 November 2026, the Mumbai–Hanoi route has expanded: Akasa Air launched service in September and IndiGo added a daily route from 25 October, alongside Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air. The direct Mumbai–Ho Chi Minh City route is served by Vietnam Airlines and VietJet on selected days. Always check the actual flight number, date and ticket conditions before arranging a hotel or tour.
The practical choice is which Vietnam airport serves the places you actually want to visit. Hanoi is the main arrival point for a North Vietnam trip including Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay. Ho Chi Minh City serves a southern route and the Mekong Delta. Da Nang is the natural gateway for Hoi An and much of Central Vietnam, but it often needs a connecting flight from Mumbai. A nonstop flight to the wrong region can cost you another airport day.
Vietnam Story is a local Vietnam operator, so we use the flight information to plan a workable on-the-ground itinerary rather than promise any particular airline seat or fare. This guide owns Mumbai flight access and arrival logistics; see how to reach Vietnam from India for the countrywide context or Vietnam tour packages from Mumbai when you want available tour options.
Mumbai to Vietnam flights: which nonstop routes operate in November 2026?
| Route | Current planning status | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| BOM → Hanoi (HAN) | Published nonstop schedules for IndiGo, Akasa Air, Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air | Operating flight, day of week, terminal, baggage and arrival time |
| BOM → Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines appear on published direct timetables; services are not equally frequent every day | Which carrier actually flies on your date and whether it is nonstop |
| BOM → Da Nang (DAD) | Compare connecting tickets; do not assume a regular nonstop service | Connection, protected ticket, final arrival time and onward road transfer |
| BOM → Phu Quoc (PQC) or another Vietnamese airport | Compare connecting routes that fit an island or destination-specific stay | Additional flight, baggage and transit conditions |
On BOM–HAN schedules updated 2 November 2026, flights are listed for IndiGo, Akasa Air, Vietnam Airlines and VietJet. Published departure windows differ greatly—some services leave shortly after midnight or before dawn, while others leave late in the evening. This is why the previous article’s “all flights leave at 23:10” rule is no longer accurate.
For BOM–SGN schedules updated in October 2026, VietJet’s VJ884 and Vietnam Airlines’ VN978 are listed on selected days. Those are schedule examples, not a guarantee of a particular flight or fare. Check the operating airline directly before a non-refundable booking.
What’s new on Mumbai–Hanoi flights in 2026?
Akasa Air: service launched 4 September 2026
Akasa Air introduced its nonstop Mumbai–Hanoi route on 4 September 2026, initially described as four flights per week. The official Noi Bai Airport launch notice confirms the new service, and Voice of Vietnam’s launch report identifies inaugural flight QP625. Later flight timings can change; check the dated ticket rather than planning around inauguration-day departure times.
IndiGo: daily route announced for 25 October 2026
IndiGo’s 2 September 2026 announcement introduced daily BOM–HAN flight 6E1637 beginning 25 October 2026, with an announced 04:15 Mumbai departure and 10:00 Hanoi arrival, both local times. Its schedule was subject to regulatory approvals. The published November route databases list the flight close to that early-morning window; confirm the time on your actual booking.
Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air
Both appear in current Mumbai–Hanoi nonstop schedules. Vietnam Airlines’ VN972 has been shown among late-evening departures, while VietJet’s VJ910 appears around the post-midnight window for selected dates. We would choose among carriers by baggage, cancellation terms, cabin need and the arrival day—not a blanket assumption that a legacy or low-cost carrier is always better for families.
The route is now more flexible than the earlier version of this guide suggested. However, a larger choice of direct flights does not remove the need to compare the full journey to the first hotel or the fixed check-in for a cruise.
Should you land in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang?
| Arrive at | Choose it for | Additional journey to factor in |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi (HAN) | Hanoi city, Ninh Binh, Ha Long / Lan Ha Bay, North Vietnam | Road transfer to the exact cruise terminal; mountain destinations need more time |
| Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | HCMC, Cu Chi, Mekong Delta and a southern route | City traffic and a separate domestic flight to Phu Quoc when included |
| Da Nang (DAD) | Da Nang, Hoi An, nearby Central Vietnam and Hue | A connecting international itinerary may be needed; road transfer to Hoi An or Hue |
| Phu Quoc (PQC) | An island-based stay, when seasonal conditions fit | An extra air connection and island hotel transfer |
If your priority is a Ha Long cruise, arriving at HAN is usually more logical than choosing SGN just because a fare is lower. If you want Hoi An and the coast, compare a bookable connection to DAD against entering Hanoi and taking another domestic flight. Our North vs Central vs South Vietnam from Mumbai guide handles the regional choice, while this article keeps flight decisions clear.
How long is the flight from Mumbai to Vietnam?
Published nonstop Mumbai–Hanoi airborne/block times are roughly four hours fifteen minutes to five hours, depending on flight and schedule; Mumbai–Ho Chi Minh City is commonly around five hours. Those figures describe the flight, not the full time from your Mumbai address to a hotel in Vietnam. Add international check-in, security, immigration, bags and the Vietnam road transfer.
Time zones also matter: Vietnam is one hour thirty minutes ahead of Mumbai. A flight leaving in the early morning in India will show a later local clock time on arrival than its flying time alone suggests. When comparing tickets, use the arrival date and airport’s local time shown on the booking.
If you choose a connecting flight via Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore or another hub, elapsed journey time includes the layover. A route with five hours of flying but eight hours in transit can be less convenient than a longer nonstop sector to the correct Vietnamese city. Look at the whole ticket and any separate-ticket transfer requirements.
Is a direct flight always better than a connection?
A nonstop removes the risk of missing an intermediate flight and is often easier with luggage, children or mobility concerns. But we would not call it non-negotiable for every visitor. An appropriate protected connection to Da Nang may be preferable to a nonstop landing in Hanoi when the entire holiday will be in Hoi An.
- Single ticket: ask whether the complete journey is sold on one ticket or as separately issued flights.
- Baggage: confirm checked-luggage allowance and whether it transfers at the connecting airport.
- Connection protection: ask how the airline handles missed connections after a delay.
- Transit rules: verify immigration or transit-visa requirements for an Indian passport if you must exit the secure area.
- Arrival window: confirm the actual time you will leave Vietnam immigration and collect your bags.
- Return: compare the homeward schedule, not only the outbound departure.
Should you book an open-jaw flight from Mumbai?
An open-jaw or multi-city itinerary means flying into one Vietnamese city and departing from another—perhaps BOM → HAN, then SGN → BOM. This can be useful when you genuinely want to explore North and South without travelling back to Hanoi solely for the international flight.
It is not a universal rule. For a five- or seven-day trip mainly around Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Ha Long, a return HAN–BOM ticket may avoid extra domestic flights and hotel changes. For a longer cross-country itinerary, an open-jaw fare may reduce backtracking but may also cost more, have fewer suitable return flights or require an inconvenient layover.
Compare total fare, baggage, final-night location and usable holiday days before choosing. The 5-, 7- and 10-day Vietnam itineraries from Mumbai guide handles which route shapes are reasonable once the dates are known.
Can you arrive in Hanoi and board a Ha Long cruise that day?
It depends on the actual flight arrival time, immigration, baggage, road journey and the vessel’s named boarding port and check-in cutoff. An announced IndiGo 10:00 Hanoi landing does not mean you can join a noon cruise. Even if the direct flight operates on schedule, arriving at the exact terminal in Ha Long requires a separate road journey and enough buffer.
A late-night or early-morning arrival may allow an arrival-day city visit, but after a red-eye flight your group may prefer a lighter programme. For a fixed overnight cruise, ask for its port and check-in instructions before choosing the flight; it may be more reliable to stay in Hanoi or Ha Long the previous night.
Our Ha Long harbour guide distinguishes the principal cruise terminals. The Vietnam airport arrival guide explains immigration, baggage and the onward transfer. Neither a flight search result nor a map pin for “Ha Long Bay” identifies your ship’s actual pier.
How should Mumbai travellers plan their first night?
If your flight lands in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City early in the morning, verify hotel check-in and the possibility of storing luggage. Do not assume a room booked for that calendar date will be available at 06:00. An extra night reserved from the previous evening may be worthwhile for guests who need rest after a red-eye journey.
If your plane reaches Vietnam late in the day, simplify the first-night route and confirm a verified pickup with the correct terminal and arrival flight number. App taxis may operate, but meeting points and vehicle availability vary. We would not promise that every app driver, visa counter or hotel is open with identical service at all hours.
Visa and 2026 pre-arrival information for Indian travellers
For a normal mainland Vietnam holiday, Indian passport holders should obtain a valid pre-approved visa before flying. The Embassy of India in Hanoi asks travellers to check the name, passport number, entry dates and visa type on the approved document. The official Vietnamese Immigration e-visa portal is evisa.gov.vn. A Vietnam e-visa can be issued for up to 90 days, but only the dates and entry conditions printed on your approved visa apply.
Vietnam’s Pre-arrival Information (PAI) system is separate from the visa. A Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2026 notice describes voluntary, encouraged PAI submission for travellers entering at Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai, Da Nang, Cam Ranh and Phu Quoc. The official declaration portal is prearrival.immigration.gov.vn. Check the latest airport guidance before departure, as the pilot may expand.
PAI is not an e-visa application, and it cannot correct a visa with wrong passport details. Vietnamese authorities have warned of fraudulent imitation PAI sites; use only the government domain. Our Vietnam visa guide for Indian travellers owns full entry and visa explanations rather than duplicating the application process here.
What do Mumbai–Vietnam flights cost?
There is no responsible fixed “best fare” for all Mumbai travellers. Prices change by date, departure time, luggage, cabin, payment terms and airline. A fare with little checked baggage or a restrictive cancellation policy is not directly comparable with one that includes bags and flexible changes. A nonstop also does not automatically mean a cheaper total holiday.
When comparing packages, separate international airfare, domestic Vietnam flights, visa fees, hotel, airport transfers and the named Ha Long cruise. Some Vietnam Story packages are land-only and international flights should not be assumed included unless specified in the actual quotation. The Vietnam tour cost from Mumbai guide explains INR cost components and the questions to ask before accepting a package price.
How do flights affect a 5-, 7- or 10-day route?
| Usable days in Vietnam | Flight and route advice |
|---|---|
| About 4–5 | Stay in one region and use a sensible arrival gateway; an internal flight can consume too much sightseeing time |
| About 6–7 | One region in depth or nearby bases, with enough time for a named cruise or special activity |
| About 8–10 | Consider a second region if the contrast is important and flight times work |
| 11 or more | A multi-region route and an open-jaw ticket can be compared on actual airfare and travel overhead |
These are usable days after international travel. A flight from BOM with a late-night departure or early-morning landing may shift how you count nights; a connection to Da Nang or Phu Quoc may take part of another day. Use Mumbai’s duration-based itinerary guide to see practical route shapes once the flight plan is clear.
Pre-booking checklist for Mumbai to Vietnam
- Actual flight: date, flight number, airline, final gateway and arrival time in Vietnam local time.
- Passenger documents: passports, approved visas and correct entry dates; review airport-specific PAI advice.
- Transit: if connecting, confirm one ticket versus self-transfer and any third-country transit permission.
- Baggage: check every sector’s allowance and whether it is included in the quoted fare.
- First hotel: transfer, check-in time and early-arrival arrangements.
- Fixed tours: confirm cruise vessel, boarding port and check-in cutoff before choosing arrival-day activities.
- Group details: adults, children, older guests, mobility, meal requirements and luggage count.
- Return: last Vietnamese departure city, flight changes, cancellation terms and arrival back at BOM.
Ask Vietnam Story to match your BOM flight with the right Vietnam itinerary
Planning a Vietnam holiday from Mumbai? Tell Vietnam Story your proposed dates, preferred arrival airport (HAN, SGN or DAD), number and ages of guests, luggage and the experiences you want—Ha Long cruise, Hoi An, the Mekong or a beach stay. If you already have a flight option, send the actual flight number and local landing time. We can check the ground transfers, feasible first night, seasonal conditions and supplier availability before proposing a suitable route.
For package choices rather than flight schedules, start with Vietnam tour packages from Mumbai. For a broader India-wide inventory, the Vietnam tour packages from India page owns that commercial comparison. We would not promise guaranteed airfare, Jain food or a specific car or hotel before the named providers confirm them.
Mumbai to Vietnam flights: frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from Mumbai to Hanoi in November 2026?
Yes. Published nonstop schedules show IndiGo, Akasa Air, Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air. Check the actual airline and flight on your chosen date, as their service days and times differ.
When did Akasa Air and IndiGo begin Mumbai–Hanoi flights?
Akasa Air launched its route on 4 September 2026, initially four flights weekly. IndiGo announced daily service from 25 October 2026, subject to the carrier’s schedule and approvals.
Can you fly nonstop from Mumbai to Ho Chi Minh City?
Published November 2026 timetables list Vietnam Airlines and VietJet direct services on selected dates. Verify the operating schedule and ticket with the airline when booking.
Is there a direct Mumbai to Da Nang flight?
For a Da Nang and Hoi An holiday, compare current BOM–DAD itineraries rather than assuming a regular nonstop flight. A connection may be more practical than flying nonstop to another Vietnamese city and then changing flights again.
What is the flight time from Mumbai to Hanoi?
Current direct flight schedules show roughly four hours fifteen minutes to five hours depending on airline and departure. The ticket’s local clock time also reflects Vietnam being one hour thirty minutes ahead of India.
Is an open-jaw ticket always best for Mumbai travellers?
No. It can reduce backtracking on a long north-to-south itinerary, but a return ticket to and from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City may be simpler for a focused one-region holiday.
Do Indian travellers need a visa to fly to Vietnam?
Indian passport holders should obtain valid pre-approved entry permission for a normal mainland trip and verify that the approved visa matches their travel dates and passport details.
Is the Vietnam PAI form mandatory?
Vietnamese official guidance currently describes the 2026 PAI rollout as voluntary and encouraged at participating international airports. Check any later guidance and use only the official immigration portal.
Can I take a cruise straight after landing in Hanoi?
Only when the real airport exit time, road transfer and vessel’s check-in cutoff allow it. An early or mid-morning landing is not a boarding guarantee; leaving an overnight buffer may be safer.
Choose a confirmed flight that reaches the right Vietnam region and leaves enough time for your actual itinerary. With new Mumbai–Hanoi services now in the market, travellers have more options, but the useful decision remains the full journey from BOM to the first hotel or cruise terminal.
