Private Vietnam tours from India for 2027: direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad & Ahmedabad, e-visa rules, vegetarian and Jain meals, Diwali timing and an India representative.
Flights: nonstop flights link Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad with Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City in about 4–5.5 hours, on Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Air India and IndiGo (checked 4 November 2026).
Visa: Indian passport holders need a visa – apply for the official e-visa at evisa.gov.vn (up to 90 days; US$25 single or US$50 multiple entry). Claims that Indians are visa-free are wrong for ordinary passports.
Price: our 8-day Vietnam Highlights private tour starts from about ₹1,05,200 (US$1,120; converted price, you pay the amount on your invoice) per person, 2 sharing in 4★ hotels.
With nonstop flights of four to five hours and only 1.5 hours of time difference, Vietnam has become one of the easiest international holidays from India – for honeymooners, families during the school holidays and Diwali, and groups of friends. This page is written for Indian travellers: flights from your city, the e-visa, vegetarian and Jain food, the best season for your dates, and whom to call in India.
Metta Voyage is a licensed international tour operator (licence 01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT) and an Asia DMC with its operations team in Hanoi. Every journey is private, with your own guide and driver, hotels chosen with you and one travel designer from first message to flight home.
FlightsNonstop from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad
Flight timeAbout 4–5.5 h nonstop
VisaE-visa before you fly: up to 90 days, US$25 / US$50
Time differenceVietnam is 1.5 h ahead of India (IST)
FoodVegetarian, Jain and Indian meals arranged in advance
PlugsTypes A and C, 220 V – your Type C plugs fit; D/M need an adapter
Checked 4 November 2026. Sources are listed under each section below.
Getting there
Direct flights from India to Vietnam
Four airlines fly nonstop between India and Vietnam. Routes and frequencies change often – several new ones started in 2026 – so treat the list below as a guide and confirm with the airline when you book. We do not list weekly frequencies because sources disagree.
From
Nonstop to Vietnam (as of 4 November 2026)
Flight time
Delhi (DEL)
Air India to Hanoi (from May 2026) and Ho Chi Minh City; IndiGo to Hanoi; Vietnam Airlines
about 4.5–5 h
Mumbai (BOM)
IndiGo to Hanoi (from late October 2026); Vietnam Airlines to Hanoi; Vietjet to Ho Chi Minh City
about 5–5.5 h
Bengaluru (BLR)
Vietnam Airlines to Hanoi; Vietjet to Ho Chi Minh City
about 4.5 h
Hyderabad (HYD)
Vietnam Airlines to Hanoi; Vietjet to Ho Chi Minh City
about 4 h
Ahmedabad (AMD)
Vietnam Airlines to Hanoi (from 3 November 2026); Vietjet to Ho Chi Minh City
about 4.5–5.5 h
Kolkata (CCU)
IndiGo has flown Kolkata–Hanoi since 2019 – check the current schedule (Kolkata–Ho Chi Minh City was suspended in July 2026)
about 3 h
Chennai, Kochi and other cities
Connect via Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok
about 7–10 h in total
Our tip: fly into Hanoi and home from Ho Chi Minh City (or the reverse) so you never backtrack. For a short 6–8 day trip, pick one region – the north (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh) or the centre (Da Nang, Hoi An) – rather than rushing the whole country.
The Golden Bridge above the clouds at Ba Na Hills, Da Nang · Photo: Vivu Vietnam / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0Lanterns in the streets of Hoi An at night · Photo: Christophe95 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0Metta Voyage guests at the Saigon Opera House · Photo: Metta Voyage guests
Visa
Vietnam visa for Indian citizens
Ordinary Indian passports are not visa-exempt: only diplomatic and official passports are. Arrange the e-visa before you fly; our e-visa service can apply for you.
What applies to you
Visa type
Official e-visa, applied for online only at evisa.gov.vn (look-alike sites charge extra)
Length of stay
Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry
Government fee
US$25 single entry · US$50 multiple entry (Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC, from 1 April 2026)
Adding Cambodia or Thailand
Choose multiple entry if you leave Vietnam and come back in
Passport
Valid at least 6 months after arrival, with 2 blank pages
Phu Quoc only
Flying straight to Phu Quoc island: 30 days visa-free (mainland not included)
A junk boat among the islands of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam · Photo: aschaf / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Vietnam’s north, centre and south have different weather in the same month, so we match the route to your dates (see our month-by-month guide). School vacations vary by state and board.
Sapa Rice Terraces · Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
When
Dates
Where Vietnam is at its best
Christmas & New Year
late December – early January
Warm and dry in the south and Phu Quoc; Hanoi is cool (15–20°C). Busy season – book early.
Holi
Tue 23 Mar 2027
Spring: one of the best windows for the whole country, from Ha Long Bay to Hoi An.
Summer vacation
about May – June
The central coast (Da Nang, Hoi An, Ba Na Hills) is sunny; Sapa and the mountains are a cool escape; Hanoi is hot.
Dussehra & Diwali
Sat 9 Oct · Fri 29 Oct 2027
The north is at its best (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, golden rice terraces); central Vietnam can be rainy, so we lean north and south.
Source: Government of India holiday list 2027 (DoPT, central government offices, Delhi). Checked 4 November 2026.
Private tours
Private Vietnam tours that suit Indian travellers
Most of our Indian guests travel for 6–10 days, often as a honeymoon or a family trip. Prices are shown in Indian rupees, converted at today’s rate from the US-dollar “from” price on each tour page (shown underneath), per person for the whole tour, 2 travellers sharing; you pay the amount on your invoice. Every tour is private and can be changed.
Sao Beach on Phu Quoc island · Photo: Prince Roy / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Vegetarian and Jain food
Pure-veg, Jain (no onion, garlic or root vegetables) and Indian meals are arranged in advance; we brief hotels, cruises and restaurants, and Hanoi, Da Nang and Saigon have Indian restaurants. See Indian restaurants in Hanoi.
Money
Vietnam uses the dong (VND). Rupees are hard to exchange, so carry US dollars or use an international card; cards work in 4–5★ hotels and ATMs are easy to find in cities.
Plugs and power
Sockets take Types A and C at 220 V, 50 Hz. Your two-pin Type C plugs fit; three-pin Type D or M plugs need an adapter.
Phone and data
Our Vietnam eSIM or a local SIM is far cheaper than roaming; your guide and travel designer are on WhatsApp throughout.
Travel insurance
Take travel insurance that covers medical treatment and evacuation abroad, and any adventure activity in your plan.
Tipping
Tipping is appreciated, not compulsory. Our tipping guide gives realistic amounts.
Plug standards: IEC World Plugs.
Talk to us
Talk to us in India
Vietnam is only 1.5 hours ahead of India: our travel designers in Hanoi work 08:30–18:00 Vietnam time Monday to Saturday, which is 07:00–16:30 IST. Once you are travelling, our on-tour line answers 24/7.
Our prices are in US dollars. You can pay by international bank transfer in USD to our company account, or online by card. The account details are printed on your invoice; we never change them by email alone, so if in doubt call your travel designer before you pay.
30% deposit
Confirms your trip once you accept the written quote. Nothing to pay before that.
Balance 45 days before arrival
Booking closer than 45 days? The full amount is due when you confirm.
Card option
Pay online by international card; a 3.5% card fee applies and is shown before you pay.
Metta Voyage guests at Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi · Photo: Metta Voyage guests
Halong Bay · Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsMetta Voyage guests at a Vietnamese cooking class · Photo: Metta Voyage guestsHoi An Ancient Town · Photo: Steffen Schmitz (more photos), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Questions
Vietnam from India: your questions
Are there direct flights from India to Vietnam?
Yes. Nonstop flights link Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad with Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City in about 4–5.5 hours, on Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Air India and IndiGo (as of 4 November 2026).
Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, for ordinary passports. Apply for the official e-visa at evisa.gov.vn: up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, government fee US$25 or US$50. Only diplomatic and official passports are exempt.
Is vegetarian and Jain food available in Vietnam?
Yes. We arrange pure-veg, Jain and Indian meals in advance with your hotels, cruise and restaurants, and the big cities have Indian restaurants.
How many days are enough for Vietnam from India?
6–8 days cover one region well (the north, or Da Nang and Hoi An); 10–12 days let you see north to south.
Do you have a representative in India?
Yes – call our India sales representative on +91 97335 29506 or email [email protected]. Our 24/7 team in Vietnam is on WhatsApp +84 812 247 572.
What is the best time to visit Vietnam from India?
March–April suits the whole country; October–November (Diwali) is best for the north; May–June is good for the central coast and the mountains.
What is the time difference between India and Vietnam?
Vietnam is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of India.
What is included in a private tour?
Your private car and driver, a private English-speaking guide, hotels with breakfast, the meals, cruises and entrance fees listed in the itinerary, and 24/7 support. International flights, travel insurance and the visa fee are not included.
Updated 4 November 2026 by the Metta Voyage team in Hanoi (licence 01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT). Flights, visa rules and holiday dates checked 4 November 2026 – confirm before booking. Other markets: Vietnam tours from your country.
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