Akasa Air Launches First Direct Mumbai to Hanoi Flight Connection

On September 4, 2026, Akasa Air officially launched its inaugural direct flight between Mumbai (BOM) and Hanoi (HAN), becoming the first Indian airline to provide a nonstop link on this route. The service, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, runs four times a week, with flight QP625 departing Mumbai at 5:35 am and arriving in Hanoi at noon local time. The return flight, QP626, departs Hanoi at 1:30 pm.

This new connection is a significant development for the growing aviation ties between India and Vietnam. The launch is part of Akasa Air's broader international expansion strategy, which also included the recent commencement of a Kochi to Kuwait City route. By establishing this direct link, the airline aims to facilitate increased business, cultural, and tourism exchanges between the two nations, effectively reducing travel time for passengers who previously relied on connecting flights.

This route directly benefits business travellers, tourists, and the Indian diaspora who frequently travel between Mumbai and Hanoi. It is particularly relevant for those seeking to avoid the inconvenience of stopovers on this regional corridor.

Makutet analysis suggests that Akasa Air’s entry into the Vietnam market is a calculated move to capture the rising demand for Southeast Asian travel from India's tier-one cities. We anticipate that if this route maintains high load factors, other Indian carriers may follow suit, potentially leading to increased competition and more affordable fare structures on the India-Vietnam corridor in 2027.