Direct flights between Hanoi and Moscow resumed

Vietnam Airlines officially resumed its direct flights between Hanoi and Moscow (Russia) on May 8, after three-year suspension.

The national flag carrier initially operates two weekly flights on the route, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  It plans to increase the frequency to three flights per week beginning in July 2026 in response to growing demand. 

According to Mr. Le Hong Ha, President and CEO of Vietnam Airlines, the relaunch of direct flights between Hanoi and Moscow will significantly strengthen air connectivity between Vietnam and Russia.

“More than just linking two destinations, these flights serve as ‘ambassadors,’ promoting deeper cooperation and understanding as we enter a new chapter in our bilateral relationship,” Mr. Ha said.

Russia remains one of Vietnam’s key tourism markets. According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, Vietnam welcomed over 232,000 Russian visitors in 2024, up 85 per cent compared to 2023. 

In the first four months of 2025, some 166,460 Russian tourists arrived in Vietnam, up 210.9 per cent compared to the same period last year. In 2019, Russian also ranked as Vietnam’s top European source market for tourism.

For Russian travelers, the Hanoi - Moscow air route offers a direct gateway to captivating natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Vietnam, as well as convenient onward connections to other Southeast Asian destinations. Likewise, the route provides Vietnamese passengers with greater access to Moscow and beyond, including Europe and Central Asia.

The route from Hanoi to Moscow will not only restore a vital air link between Vietnam and Russia but also create more convenient travel opportunities for tourists, business travelers, and overseas Vietnamese communities.