Hyderabad, March 19 -- Hyderabad and Ho Chi Minh will now be directly connected via VietJet flight, reducing the time needed to fly between the Vietnamese city and the Indian city.

Other airlines operating on this route have connected flights with a layover.

The inaugural flight took off amid much excitement in the presence of senior officials from GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), VietJet, and other key stakeholders.

The new service will operate twice a week on Tuesday and Saturday, with a flight time of about 4 hours and 35 minutes.

"This new route marks a significant milestone in strengthening air connectivity between India and Vietnam, fostering tourism, business collaborations, and regional accessibility," Hyderaba...