Sun PhuQuoc Airways is preparing to enter the Indian market with a direct flight connecting Ahmedabad and Phu Quoc in Vietnam from 2 December 2026. The airline announced the new service at a travel agents’ seminar and press conference held at Hyatt Ahmedabad on 14 November, attended by 105 travel agents and representatives of 20 media organisations.

The service will initially operate five days a week, making Ahmedabad the airline’s first Indian destination. Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) plans to increase the frequency to seven flights a week from early February 2027. The move comes as Vietnam sees rising interest among Indian holidaymakers, with Phu Quoc attracting a growing number of visitors from India.

For travellers from Gujarat, the new connection will remove the need to travel through another airport to reach the island. It could also give Ahmedabad’s travel companies a new destination to include in holiday packages, family tours, honeymoon trips and group holidays.

The choice of Ahmedabad follows strong growth in Indian visits to Vietnam. In 2025, Phu Quoc received around 150,000 Indian visitors, a rise of 328 per cent over the previous year. This growth took place without a direct flight between Ahmedabad and the island.

Across Vietnam, the number of Indian visitors reached approximately 746,000 in 2025, making India the country’s sixth-largest international source market among its top 10 markets.

Vietnam’s wider tourism figures also show the scale of the market. The country welcomed nearly 21.2 million foreign visitors in 2025, an increase of 20.4 per cent compared with 2024, according to its National Statistics Office.

Phu Quoc, situated off Vietnam’s south-western coast, has become an important holiday destination. Its beaches, resorts, entertainment facilities and coastal attractions have helped draw visitors from several countries. The island received an estimated 8.1 million visitors in 2025, including around 1.8 million international tourists.

The new Ahmedabad service gives Indian visitors a more direct way to reach the island.

Speaking at the Ahmedabad event, Mr Tran Viet Loi, Director of Sales, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, said: “The commencement of our Ahmedabad–Phu Quoc service marks an important addition to air connectivity between India and Vietnam. We are pleased to bring these two destinations closer through a direct flight connection, offering passengers greater convenience when planning their journeys. Our focus is on delivering a comfortable full-service travel experience while making Phu Quoc more accessible to international visitors. We look forward to welcoming passengers on this route and contributing to stronger travel connections between the two countries.”

SPA will operate Airbus A321neo aircraft on the route. According to the published schedule, flight 9G315 will leave Phu Quoc International Airport at 7.35 pm and reach Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad at 11.30 pm local time.

The return service, flight 9G314, will depart Ahmedabad at 1 am and arrive in Phu Quoc at 7.15 am. Flights from Phu Quoc will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

The early-morning arrival in Vietnam will give passengers most of the day to begin their holiday, subject to hotel check-in arrangements.

The airline says its full-service offering will include meals and beverages prepared with Indian passengers in mind. Its menu will not include beef or pork. Non-vegetarian meals will use chicken or fish, while vegetarian food and Halal meals will be available on request.

Passengers will also receive 23kg of checked baggage allowance and 7kg of cabin baggage allowance as part of their fare.

The airline describes its cabin concept as “Resort in the Sky”. Features include the La Festa signature fragrance, created for La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton, and a wireless in-flight entertainment system.

Passengers booking through the airline’s website or mobile application between 16 October and 13 December 2026 will receive an additional 20 per cent discount on base fares. The offer applies to travel up to 31 March 2027.

The airline is also offering a package called “Phu Quoc – Your Ultimate Escape”. It includes a ticket for the Sun World Hon Thom cable car, WOW Pass priority access and discounts of up to 30 per cent on selected resort and entertainment services within the Sun Group network in Phu Quoc.

At the Ahmedabad seminar, SPA also discussed working with Indian travel agents and tour operators. The proposed holiday packages would combine air tickets, hotel accommodation, airport transfers and local activities.

This arrangement could help local travel businesses sell complete Vietnam holiday packages rather than asking customers to book each service separately.

The new route could also benefit Vietnamese visitors travelling to Gujarat. According to India’s Ministry of Tourism, 54,091 Vietnamese nationals visited India in 2024. The number suggests room for further growth in travel between the two countries.

Ahmedabad serves as an important industrial and commercial centre in western India. Direct air access could make it easier for Vietnamese business representatives to attend meetings, explore trade opportunities and visit companies in Gujarat.

The route also comes at a time when aviation links between India and Vietnam are expanding. India’s Ministry of External Affairs reported around 90 direct flights every week between six Indian cities and Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in its May 2026 bilateral brief. The two countries have also been working to increase air transport capacity to meet rising passenger and cargo demand.

For Indian tourists, SPA’s wider network offers further travel choices after reaching Phu Quoc. Its connections include Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Van Don and Hai Phong. Passengers can therefore consider adding other Vietnamese cities to their holiday plans.

Ahmedabad is the first stage of Sun PhuQuoc Airways’ planned expansion in India. The airline expects to introduce services to other Indian cities during the first quarter of 2027.

Its fleet expansion plans call for 33 aircraft by the end of 2026 and 58 by the end of 2027. The Airbus A330 wide-body fleet is expected to grow from five aircraft to eight during this period.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways began commercial operations on 1 November 2025, with its first flights arriving in Phu Quoc. The Ahmedabad service will mark its first entry into the Indian market.

For Gujarat’s travel industry, the December launch will provide another direct option for customers considering Vietnam. Whether the service reaches the planned daily frequency and attracts enough passengers will become clearer after operations begin.

The airline’s immediate task will be to build demand through travel agents and establish Ahmedabad as a regular starting point for Indian visitors heading to Phu Quoc.

Must Read:

Vietjet India Vietnam Flights Promotion Announced