*Now operates four weekly direct flights connecting Hanoi with Mumbai
*Hanoi is Akasa Air’s seventh international destination
TTT NEWS NETWORK
NEW DELHI| 4 SEPTEMBER 2026
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, today commenced operations in Hanoi, Vietnam, connecting it with Mumbai with four weekly direct flights. The inaugural flight departedChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, at 0535 hrs IST arriving at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, at 1200 hrs ICT. This marks Akasa Air’s seventh international destination and expands the airline’s presence in Southeast Asia whilestrengthening connectivity across region’s one of most high demand travel corridors.
In an event held at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to flag off the maiden flight, a special boarding pass was presented to the first passengers and a ceremoniallamp was lit in the presence of Anand Srinivasan, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, and Bhavin Joshi, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President – Strategy, Akasa Air, along with Mr. Trinh Minh Manh, Ambassador of Vietnam to India, Mr. Le QuangBien, Consul General of Vietnam, and attendees from Adani Group, CISF, customs, and immigration.
The new service responds to the growing interest among Indian travellers in Vietnam, driven by its distinctive culture, diverse cuisine, scenic landscapes and value-ledtravel experiences. With direct connectivity from Mumbai, Akasa Air will provide customers with greater choice and accessibility, while supporting the expanding flow of tourism and commerce between India and Vietnam.
About Akasa Air:
Akasa Air is India’s most dependable airline, offering warm and efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable fares – all in the Akasa Way. Akasa’s youthful personality, employee-centric philosophy, tech-led approach, and culture of service make this commitment a reality for all Indians.
Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over 30 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 29 domestic and seven international cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar,Kolkata, Sri Vijaya Puram, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, Kozhikode, Navi Mumbai, Dibrugarh, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kuwait City (Kuwait), Phuket (Thailand) and Hanoi (Vietnam)
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