The India to Vietnam flight time is about 3 to 5.5 hours nonstop, depending on your departure city: roughly 3 hours from Kolkata, 4.5 hours from Delhi and 5 to 5.5 hours from Mumbai. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Kochi all have direct flights to Vietnam as of 2026-07-09, while Chennai to Vietnam flight travel time is 7 to 9 hours because every Chennai itinerary involves one stop. This guide lays out the direct routes, airlines and typical fares city by city, so you can pick the fastest way in (routes and times last reviewed 2026-07-09).
How long is the flight from India to Vietnam?
Nonstop flights from India to Vietnam take between about 3 hours (Kolkata to Hanoi) and 5.5 hours (Delhi or Mumbai to Ho Chi Minh City). Kolkata is India’s closest metro to Vietnam, with the Kolkata to Hanoi hop taking just 2 hours 55 minutes (FlightsFrom). Delhi to Hanoi averages about 4 hours 30 minutes (FlightsFrom), and Mumbai to Ho Chi Minh City about 5 hours 25 minutes (FlightsFrom). If you are asking how many hours from India to Vietnam on a connecting itinerary, add a layover: one-stop routings via Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore typically total 7 to 9 hours (Skyscanner India).
Direct flights from India to Vietnam
Seven Indian cities currently have direct flights from India to Vietnam: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Kochi, flown by IndiGo, Air India, Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air. VietJet Air alone runs 10 India routes with 78 flights a week (VietnamPlus). The table is the quick answer; the city sections add detail. Airlines and times change seasonally, so re-check schedules when you book (last reviewed 2026-07-09).
From | Nonstop to | Airlines (as of 2026-07-09) | Typical nonstop time | Typical return fare |
Delhi | Hanoi | Air India, IndiGo, Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air | ~4 h 30 m | ₹18,000-55,000 by season |
Delhi | Ho Chi Minh City | Air India, Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air | ~5 h 15 m-5 h 45 m | ₹18,000-55,000 by season |
Mumbai | Ho Chi Minh City | VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines | ~5 h-5 h 25 m | ₹18,000-55,000 by season |
Mumbai | Hanoi | VietJet Air | ~4 h 45 m | ₹18,000-55,000 by season |
Kolkata | Hanoi | IndiGo | ~2 h 55 m-3 h 15 m | ₹18,000-28,000 (India’s cheapest) |
Kolkata | Ho Chi Minh City | IndiGo | ~4 h 15 m | ₹18,000-28,000 (India’s cheapest) |
Bengaluru | Ho Chi Minh City / Hanoi | VietJet Air / Vietnam Airlines | ~4 h 45 m-5 h | ₹18,000-55,000 by season |
Hyderabad | Ho Chi Minh City / Hanoi | VietJet Air / Vietnam Airlines | ~4 h 15 m-4 h 30 m | ₹18,000-55,000 by season |
Ahmedabad | Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City / Da Nang | VietJet Air | ~4 h 40 m (Hanoi) | ₹18,000-55,000 by season |
Chennai | No nonstop; one stop via Bangkok/KL/Singapore | Multiple carriers | 7-9 h total | ₹18,000-28,000 (often India’s cheapest) |
Fare ranges reflect typical return economy pricing across metros, with Kolkata and Chennai usually the cheapest departure cities and 90-120 days advance booking running 25-40% below last-minute fares (VietnamTour.in); on the cheapest dates, live route data has shown returns from about ₹11,200 (KAYAK India).
From Delhi
Delhi has India’s widest choice, with four airlines flying nonstop to Hanoi in about 4 hours 30 minutes (FlightsFrom). Air India joined the route on 2026-05-01 with five weekly A320neo flights alongside its daily Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City service (Air India). The Delhi to Vietnam flight time to Ho Chi Minh City is longer, around 5 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes, since the city sits deeper south.
From Mumbai
The Mumbai to Vietnam flight time is about 5 hours 25 minutes to Ho Chi Minh City, flown nonstop by VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines (FlightsFrom), and about 4 hours 45 minutes to Hanoi on VietJet Air (VietnamPlus).
From Kolkata
Kolkata is the fastest and usually the cheapest gateway: IndiGo’s nonstop to Hanoi takes about 2 hours 55 minutes (FlightsFrom), shorter than many domestic Indian flights, and IndiGo also connects Kolkata to Ho Chi Minh City (IndiGo).
From South India (Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad)
Bengaluru and Hyderabad gained nonstops in 2025: VietJet Air flies both cities to Ho Chi Minh City (launched 2025-03-18 and 2025-03-19, Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam) and Vietnam Airlines flies both to Hanoi (from 2025-05, VietnamPlus). Kochi also has a VietJet Air nonstop to Ho Chi Minh City. Chennai is the exception: there is no nonstop as of 2026-07-09, so the Chennai to Vietnam flight travel time is 7 to 9 hours with one stop, the quickest listed itineraries being about 7 hours 10 minutes to Hanoi and 8 hours 5 minutes to Ho Chi Minh City (Skyscanner India), with fares from about ₹11,600 (KAYAK India).
One-stop options and when they are worth it
One-stop flights make sense when they are meaningfully cheaper than a nonstop, when your city has no direct route, or when the nonstop’s timing does not suit you. The usual hubs are Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, which turn a 4-5 hour hop into a 7-9 hour journey (Skyscanner India). As a rule of thumb, a connection is worth 2-4 extra hours only if it saves a few thousand rupees or lands you at a better time; on sale dates the nonstops often match connecting fares, so check both before assuming the stopover saves money.
Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City: which should you fly into?
Fly into Hanoi for northern Vietnam (Ha Long Bay, Sapa, Ninh Binh) and Ho Chi Minh City for the south (Mekong Delta, Phu Quoc); for a two-region trip, fly into one and out of the other. Your arrival city shapes the whole route, and our Vietnam itinerary maps which city fits 3, 5 and 7 day plans.
Landing in Vietnam: airport to city basics
Both main airports have cheap public buses and app-based cabs, so budget ₹200 to ₹1,800 to reach your hotel. In Hanoi, Noi Bai airport is about an hour from the Old Quarter: express bus 86 costs around 45,000 VND (about ₹160) and runs 06:30-22:00 (Hanoi Local Tour), while a Grab or taxi runs roughly 350,000-480,000 VND (about ₹1,250-1,750) plus a small toll (Vietnam Local Tour). In Ho Chi Minh City, Tan Son Nhat is much closer in: a Grab to District 1 costs about 110,000-250,000 VND (roughly ₹400-900) and takes 25-45 minutes, with public bus 152 the budget option (Ahoy Vietnam). INR figures use the 2026-07-08 rate of ₹1 to about 275-278 dong (Xe).
Booking tips for Indian travellers
Book 90 to 120 days out, watch the low-fare days on the budget carriers, and protect the ticket once it is paid for. Advance booking in that window prices 25-40% below last-minute fares (VietnamTour.in), and fare alerts on the route pages catch sale dates when returns drop near ₹11,200 (KAYAK India). Since flights are the biggest single line in a Vietnam budget, see Vietnam trip cost from India for how fares fit the full picture. One more practical step: flight delays and cancellations are exactly what travel cover exists for, and Zurich Kotak General Insurance, an IRDAI-registered Indian general insurer, covers trip delay and trip cancellation up to plan limits under its Smart Travel plans; see travel insurance for Vietnam for what a Vietnam policy includes.
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FAQ
Q: How many hours is the flight from India to Vietnam?
A: About 3 to 5.5 hours nonstop, depending on the departure city: roughly 3 hours from Kolkata, 4.5 hours from Delhi to Hanoi and up to about 5.5 hours from Delhi or Mumbai to Ho Chi Minh City (FlightsFrom). One-stop itineraries take 7 to 9 hours.
Q: Which Indian cities have direct flights to Vietnam?
A: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Kochi as of 2026-07-09, flown by IndiGo, Air India, Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air (VietnamPlus; Air India). Routes change seasonally, so confirm at booking; the table above has the city-by-city detail.
Q: Is there a direct flight from Chennai to Vietnam?
A: No, not as of 2026-07-09. The Chennai to Vietnam flight travel time is 7 to 9 hours with one stop via Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, and the quickest listed itineraries take about 7 hours 10 minutes to Hanoi (Skyscanner India).
Q: How much does a flight to Vietnam cost from India?
A: Typically ₹18,000-55,000 return depending on city, carrier and season, with Kolkata and Chennai the cheapest at ₹18,000-28,000 (VietnamTour.in). Fares swing sharply with season; our guide to Vietnam trip cost from India puts fares in the full trip budget.
