How to Go to Vietnam from India: Flights, Visa, Best Time, Cost and Tours

The easiest way to go to Vietnam from India is a non-stop flight: 6 Indian cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad — connect directly with Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, about 3,000 km east of Delhi by air. Vietnam’s e-visa costs US$25 (₹2,375) and takes about 3 working days, a complete trip starts at about ₹42,000 per person including flights, and the country packs 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites into a short-haul hop. The best travel window falls between November and April, when at least 2 of Vietnam’s 3 climate zones are dry at the same time.

More than 612,000 Indians visited Vietnam in the first 8 months of 2026, against about 102,000 in the whole of 2019, which makes India one of Vietnam’s fastest-growing source markets. This guide from Vietnamtour.in covers how to travel to Vietnam from India step by step: flights and airports, the best season, the visa, the trip cost, tour packages and on-the-ground tips.

How to Go to Vietnam from India: Flights and Airports

The only practical way to reach Vietnam from India is by air: non-stop flights connect Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad with Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City in about 3 to 5.5 hours, and there is no direct road or rail route.

Direct Flights from India to Vietnam: Airlines and Flight Time

Direct flights from India to Vietnam run on 11 routes operated by Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air, with Kolkata–Hanoi the shortest at about 3 hours and Ahmedabad–Ho Chi Minh City the longest at just over 5. The table below lists every non-stop route with its airlines and flight time, as of October 2026:

There are no non-stop flights from Chennai, Kochi or other Indian cities, or to Da Nang; these trips connect via Delhi, Mumbai, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or a Southeast Asian hub such as Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. From December 2026, Sun PhuQuoc Airways adds the first non-stop route between Ahmedabad and Phu Quoc island. Schedules change by season, so check the airline before booking.

Round-trip economy fares from Delhi run about ₹28,000–42,000 in the low season and ₹38,000–55,000 in the peak; Mumbai runs ₹30,000–45,000, Kolkata ₹18,000–28,000, and Bengaluru and Hyderabad ₹24,000–38,000. Chennai has no non-stop service; 1-stop fares usually start around ₹18,000–30,000 round trip. Fares are approximate round-trip economy prices and change daily.

The India to Vietnam distance is about 3,000 km from Delhi to Hanoi by air and under 2,000 km from Kolkata, and Vietnam lies east of India beyond Myanmar, Thailand and Laos, so there is no practical road route and every trip starts with a flight. The distance from each Indian city and the time difference are covered in the FAQs below.

Hanoi vs. Ho Chi Minh City vs. Da Nang: Which Airport Should Indians Fly Into?

Fly into Hanoi for northern routes (Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa), into Ho Chi Minh City for the south (Mekong Delta, Phu Quoc), and skip Da Nang as an entry point for now. Da Nang has no non-stop flight from India at present, so most travellers fly into Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City and take a domestic flight of about 1h20 to reach the central coast.

The 2 gateways also pair well: an open-jaw ticket into Hanoi and out of Ho Chi Minh City (or the reverse) covers the whole country without backtracking, and both airports handle most of the India non-stops in the table above.

When to Visit Vietnam from India: Best Season by Region and Indian Holidays

The best time to visit Vietnam from India is November to April, when at least 2 of Vietnam’s 3 climate zones are dry at the same time. Vietnam runs on 3 regional climates rather than 1 national season, so the right months depend on the route:

The regions overlap rather than align, so dates that suit Hanoi may fall in Da Nang’s rainy months.

Vietnam Travel During Indian Holidays: Diwali, Christmas, and Summer School Breaks

Diwali and Dussehra land in Vietnam’s best northern weather, Christmas–New Year lands in the dry season across the south, and the summer school break hits the hottest, wettest months. A Diwali trip (late October–early November) gets dry, clear days in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay; a Christmas trip suits Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong and Phu Quoc, with cooler evenings in the north. Families tied to May–June should plan around heat and afternoon storms: mornings for sightseeing, and Sapa or Da Lat for a cooler break.

Peak Season vs. Off-Season Vietnam: Price Difference in INR for Indian Travelers

Peak-season trips cost about 25–40% more than off-season trips, with the sharpest surge from 20 December to 5 January. November to April is the international peak: hotels and Ha Long Bay cruises need booking 4–6 weeks ahead. May to September is the off-season, when hotel prices drop to their lowest of the year in exchange for heat and rain — the trade-off that makes summer the cheapest time to go.

Vietnam Visa for Indian Citizens: E-Visa, Visa on Arrival, and 2026 Requirements

Indian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam; the e-visa costs US$25 for a single entry or US$50 for multiple entries, allows stays of up to 90 days and takes about 3 working days. Since 15 August 2023, Vietnam’s e-visa has been open to all nationalities with stays of up to 90 days, and the official portal is evisa.gov.vn — there is no need to go through an agent. The 3 visa routes compare as follows:

The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, with 2 blank pages. Indian travellers can follow the step-by-step guide to the Vietnam visa for Indian passport holders, which covers documents, photos and visa on arrival.

Vietnam Trip Cost from India: Complete Budget Breakdown per Person in INR

A 6–7 night Vietnam trip from India costs about ₹42,000–70,000 per person on a budget, ₹70,000–1,20,000 mid-range and ₹1,20,000–1,80,000+ for luxury, including return flights. The 3 budget levels compare as follows:

Beyond the headline number, 6 small costs decide the final bill: travel insurance, airport transfers, a SIM or eSIM, tips, entrance fees and the forex margin on card payments. The line-by-line budget by trip length and departure city is set out in the guide to the Vietnam cost from India in Indian Rupees.

Vietnam Tour Packages from India: Options, Inclusions, and Prices in INR

Vietnam tour packages from India start at about ₹57,000 per person for 5 nights, twin sharing, with hotels, transfers, guides and sightseeing included and international flights excluded. International flights are not included; our team can quote them separately. Tour packages come in 5 broad shapes, and the right one depends on who is travelling rather than the destination list:

Every package can be customised by departure city, hotel level and meal preference, including vegetarian, Jain and Indian meals. Travellers can browse every India to Vietnam package by length, budget and travel style, or start from a fixed length: Vietnam 6 days tour packages, a Vietnam package tour 7 days from India or 10 days Vietnam tour packages from India.

Packages are also listed by departure city, with the best flight for each: the Vietnam tour package from Delhi, the Vietnam tour package from Mumbai, the Vietnam tour package from Kolkata, the Vietnam package from Bangalore, the Vietnam tour package from Hyderabad and the Vietnam tour package from Ahmedabad use non-stop flights, while the Vietnam tour package from Chennai, the Vietnam tour package from Kerala, the Vietnam tour package from Jaipur and Vietnam tour packages from Pune connect through the nearest hub.

Vietnam Travel Tips for Indian Tourists: Food, Safety, Currency, and Connectivity

Vietnam travel tips specific to Indian tourists cover 4 on-ground details that generic travel guides miss: vegetarian food, safety, currency and payments, and SIM card or eSIM connectivity. These 4 details decide whether a first trip runs smoothly or hits friction on arrival.

Vegetarian and Indian Food in Vietnam

Vegetarian and Indian food is easy to find in Vietnam’s 2 gateway cities and can be arranged everywhere else with notice. Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 hold the country’s biggest clusters of Indian restaurants, and Vietnamese “chay” (vegetarian) eateries serve meat-free versions of local staples in every town. On tours, Jain and vegetarian meals can be arranged at booking — the key is to flag them in advance for cruise boats and homestays.

Travellers can also explore the best Vietnamese food to find vegetarian versions of local dishes.

Is Vietnam Safe for Indian Tourists?

Yes, Vietnam is a safe destination for Indian tourists, with low violent crime and streets that stay busy late into the evening. The risks that do exist are small-scale: taxi overcharging, double pricing in markets and occasional bag snatching in big cities. Using ride-hailing apps instead of street taxis, agreeing prices before buying and keeping phones away from the kerbside remove most of them. Solo and family travellers alike report the same pattern — the problems are about money, not safety.

Currency Exchange and Payment Options for Indian Travellers

The Vietnamese dong trades at about ₹1 ≈ 273 VND, and the practical setup is a Visa or Mastercard card plus some cash. Cards work in hotels, malls and most restaurants, while markets, street food and small shops run on cash; gold shops and official exchange counters give better rates than airports. UPI is only starting in Vietnam: a few merchants, mainly in Da Nang via the 9Pay platform, accept Indian UPI apps through VietQR, while a full India–Vietnam UPI link was announced in May 2026 but is not yet nationwide.

Vietnam SIM Card and Internet for Indian Travellers

A local SIM or eSIM is the cheapest way to stay online: Viettel, Vinaphone and Mobifone sell tourist packs with unlimited or high-volume data at airport counters and city stores. An eSIM bought online activates on landing and skips the counter queue; a physical SIM needs a passport for registration. Hotel and café Wi-Fi is fast and free across the country, so most travellers use mobile data mainly for maps and ride-hailing. The guide to the Vietnam SIM compares the networks and tourist packs.

Plan Your Vietnam Trip from India: Related Guides and Next Steps

Once the flights and dates are set, the next decisions are where the days go, which months suit the route and what fills each day. The guide to Vietnam famous places compares all 12 main stops by region, days and best months, and travellers who already know their stops can fill the days with cruises, cooking classes and other things to do in Vietnam.

The month-by-month weather for each region is in the guide to the best time to visit Vietnam, with the 2 most popular Diwali months covered in the guides to Vietnam in October and Vietnam in November. For a day-by-day plan, the ready-to-use sample Vietnam itinerary covers 5 to 14 days in ready-to-copy order, and travellers adding a second country can extend your trip to Cambodia, since Angkor Wat sits 1 short flight or bus ride from Ho Chi Minh City. Every other topic, from festivals to local transport, is in the Vietnam travel guide library.

Frequently Asked Questions: Vietnam from India

Indian travellers asking how to go to Vietnam from India most often want to know about the visa, the number of days, the cost against Thailand, payments, return tickets and the shortest flights.

Is Vietnam Visa-Free for Indian Citizens?

No, Indian citizens need a visa for Vietnam — except for Phu Quoc, where travellers arriving directly from abroad can stay 30 days without a visa. For the rest of the country, the e-visa at US$25 (₹2,375) is the standard route, and a Phu Quoc trip package from India can use the island’s visa exemption.

How Many Days Are Enough for Vietnam from India?

6–7 nights are enough for 1 or 2 regions, such as Hanoi–Ha Long–Ninh Binh or Ho Chi Minh City–Mekong plus a beach. Covering all 3 regions comfortably needs 10 days or more.

Is Vietnam Cheaper Than Thailand for Indian Tourists?

Vietnam and Thailand cost broadly the same to fly to, but on the ground Vietnam usually works out cheaper for the same hotel class, especially for food, transfers and tours. The gap narrows at the luxury end, where both countries price similarly.

Can Indians Use UPI or RuPay Cards in Vietnam?

Only in a few places: some merchants, mainly in Da Nang via the 9Pay platform, accept Indian UPI apps through VietQR, and a nationwide India–Vietnam UPI link announced in May 2026 is not yet live. Carry a Visa or Mastercard card and some cash.

Do Indians Need a Return Ticket to Enter Vietnam?

Yes, carry proof of onward travel: airlines at check-in and immigration on arrival can ask for a return or onward ticket that matches the visa period. A confirmed booking on the phone is accepted.

Which Indian City Has the Shortest Flight to Vietnam?

Kolkata: IndiGo flies non-stop to Hanoi in about 3 hours, the shortest and nearest air link between India and Vietnam. Every other Indian gateway is a 4–5.5 hour flight, and the full distance from India to Vietnam by city, the time difference and the map are covered in a separate guide.

Is There a Direct Flight from Chennai to Vietnam?

No, Chennai has no non-stop flights to Vietnam at present; travellers connect via Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru or a Southeast Asian hub such as Bangkok or Singapore. 1-stop fares usually start around ₹18,000–30,000 round trip, and the main entry airports — Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat and Da Nang — are compared in the guide to international airports in Vietnam.

Book the Flight, and the Rest Falls in Line

Everything about travelling to Vietnam from India folds into 3 steps: pick a gateway from the flight table, apply for the e-visa on evisa.gov.vn about a month out, and set the dates by region. What slows most travellers down is the in-between work of visa timing, hotel bookings and Indian meals across a foreign system.

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