A few years ago, Vietnam was still an emerging destination for many Indian travellers. Today, the sight of Indian families boarding Vietjet flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang or Phu Quoc has become increasingly common at airports across the region.
Across Indian travel forums and online communities, Vietjet is frequently described as “the Vietnamese airline that understands Indian travellers best.” Passengers mention they feel comfortable from the moment they step on board, citing smiling cabin crew, familiar meal options and an atmosphere that occasionally incorporates Indian cultural touches.
“I used to be anxious about flying internationally with elderly relatives. But on our Vietjet flights we heard Hindi, and found dishes like curry, naan and masala tea. Everything made us feel at home,” said Priya Sharma, a visitor from Mumbai.
Several travellers have also highlighted the presence of Indian pilots and cabin crew on many services. On occasion, festivals such as Diwali and Holi are celebrated onboard through music, traditional dress and interactive activities, which helps create a welcoming environment.
“It’s not just a flight. It’s a feeling of being welcomed,” wrote a traveller from New Delhi on an online forum.
Data from 2025 underline the scale of the market: hundreds of thousands of Indian visitors flew to Vietnam that year. Vietjet is now operating the largest flight network between the two countries, with 25 routes connecting 11 Indian destinations to major Vietnamese cities, and around 80 flights per week. To date, more than 2.5 million passengers have travelled with Vietjet between Vietnam and India. These figures reflect not only rising demand but also strengthening people-to-people ties.
Many Indian travellers say that thanks to Vietjet, Vietnam now feels “closer, easier, and friendlier than ever before.” Direct flights have shortened travel time between places such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and key Vietnamese cities, making travel feel significantly more convenient and more accessible.
“I believe Vietjet is not just connecting cities, it is connecting people and cultures,” said Rajiv Mehta, an entrepreneur from Bengaluru.
Behind this growing bond is also the personal imprint of Vietjet Chairwoman Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, who is widely appreciated by Indian partners for her understanding of Indian culture and her affection for the country. Over the years, she has visited New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Bodh Gaya not only to promote economic cooperation, but also to participate in cultural, charitable, and community engagement activities.
This appreciation and understanding of Indian culture has played an important role in shaping the airline’s long-term approach to developing products and services tailored for Indian travellers.
Beyond the skies, cooperation between the two countries is also expanding across the broader aviation ecosystem. At Noi Bai Airport, Vietjet’s ground services arm AirportNEO currently provides handling for Air India and has drawn positive operational feedback from partners and travellers. Vietjet is also involved in “Startup Flight,” an initiative intended to connect innovation communities in Vietnam and India.
For many Indian travellers, Vietjet’s role has evolved: it is not merely a low-cost option but a carrier that has helped normalise travel between India and Vietnam, and in doing so, contributed to deeper cultural and commercial links.