Akasa Air forays into Vietnam; adds Hanoi as the seventh international destination

National, 16th April 2026: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, announced the addition of Hanoi,  the capital of Vietnam, as the seventh international destination to its network. Starting 4th September 2026, the airline will operate four weekly direct flights connecting Mumbai and Hanoi. The launch marks Akasa’s strategic expansion into Southeast Asia, strengthening connectivity across the region’s most  vibrant travel and trade corridors. Bookings for flights are now open on Akasa Air’s website  www.akasaair.com, Android and iOS app and through multiple leading OTAs. 

Renowned for its centuries-old heritage, distinctive architecture, and celebrated culinary traditions,  Hanoi has steadily emerged as a favoured destination among Indian travellers. The introduction of direct  connectivity will support the travel momentum and the expanding economic and cultural exchange between India and Vietnam.  

Anand Srinivasan, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, added “The launch of direct flights  to Hanoi strengthens our presence in South Asia and marks another step in our effort to build a network  that connects India with dynamic global destinations. Vietnam has emerged as one of the most  attractive short-haul destinations for Indian travellers, known for its accessibility, vibrant tourism  offerings, and rich cultural heritage. We are confident that travellers will appreciate the enhanced  connectivity, backed with the reliable and warm service that defines the Akasa experience.” 

With this addition, Akasa Air continues to enhance travel options for Indian travellers while offering a  seamless and dependable gateway to one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling capitals. 

Akasa Experience 

Akasa Air’s empathetic and youthful personality, employee-friendly culture, customer-service  philosophy, and tech-led approach have made it the airline of choice for millions of customers. Since  its inception, Akasa Air has redefined flying in India with its multiple industry-first and customer-friendly  offerings. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and enhanced comfort and comes with USB ports  in the majority of aircraft, allowing passengers to charge their gadgets and devices on the go. Café  Akasa, the airline’s onboard meal service, offers an assortment of healthy and delectable meals,  including festive menus and industry-first options such as Kombucha, to offer customers an indulgent  gourmet experience in the skies. Akasa Air offers over 25+ ancillary products to deliver on its promise  of exceptional customer service, such as Akasa GetEarly, Seat & Meal Deal, Extra Seat and Akasa  Holidays, which offer personalisation that is second to none. Consistently enhancing the cabin  experience for its customers, Akasa has launched several industry-firsts such as SkyScore by Akasa,  SkyLights and QuietFlights. 

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