New direct link to Vietnam begins 2 December, five flights a week
Ahmedabad will gain a direct air link to Phu Quoc, Vietnam, from 2 December 2026 when Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches a non‑stop service between Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and Phu Quoc International Airport. The carrier said this will be its first connection to India and will initially operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
The airline has published flight numbers and timings: flight 9G315 will depart Phu Quoc at 19:35 and land at Ahmedabad at 23:30 local time, while the return leg, flight 9G314, is scheduled to leave Ahmedabad at 01:00 and arrive in Phu Quoc at 07:15. Estimated non‑stop flying time is about 5 hours 25 minutes, according to the carrier.
- Launch date: 2 December 2026
- Initial frequency: 5 flights per week (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
- Stated plan: increase to daily flights from early February 2027, subject to operational clearance
Fares, offers and booking window
Sun PhuQuoc Airways opened sales with a launch fare expressed in Vietnamese dong and an India‑market promotional fare. The carrier advertised introductory one‑way fares from Phu Quoc to Ahmedabad starting at 2,619,000 VND (for the first four flights in each direction) and a promotional Ahmedabad–Phu Quoc one‑way fare beginning at ₹9,596, inclusive of taxes and fees.
The airline announced an early‑bird discount for passengers who book through its official website or mobile application between 16 October and 13 November 2026: a 20% reduction on base fares for travel booked for journeys until 31 December 2026, subject to applicable terms and conditions, the carrier said.
"Book now on the Sun PhuQuoc Airways website and mobile app, get ready to take off from 2 December 2026 and discover the vibrant cultural colours of Ahmedabad."
Operational and local implications
The new service broadens Ahmedabad's international connectivity at a time when the city is expanding both business and leisure travel links. A non‑stop flight of roughly five and a half hours will reduce transfer times for travellers between western India and Phu Quoc compared with one‑stop itineraries via other hubs.
For airport and tourism stakeholders in Ahmedabad, the route presents both opportunities and logistical considerations: potential growth in inbound leisure traffic to Ahmedabad from Southeast Asia, additional aircraft parking and ground‑handling requirements for early‑morning departures, and coordination on immigration and arrival services for late‑night landings, given the scheduled 23:30 arrival from Phu Quoc.
| Route | Flight No. | Departure (local) | Arrival (local) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phu Quoc–Ahmedabad | 9G315 | 19:35 (PQC) | 23:30 (AMD) | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Ahmedabad–Phu Quoc | 9G314 | 01:00 (AMD) | 07:15 (PQC) | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Airlines generally use launch fares and limited‑time discounts to stimulate initial demand and build load factors on new routes. The carrier's stated plan to ramp up to daily operations from early February 2027 will likely depend on initial load performance, bilateral traffic rights and slot availability at both airports, the announcement said.
Passengers interested in the introductory offer or the early‑bird discount are advised to check the airline's official channels for full fare conditions, blackout dates and baggage rules before booking, the carrier's release and sales pages noted.
The new direct link adds to Ahmedabad's growing list of international connections and gives residents and businesses a shorter option for travel to Vietnam's resort island, potentially boosting tourist flows and business exchanges between Gujarat and southern Vietnam.
