Hyderabad, May 8 -- GMR Hyderabad International Airport has announced the launch of new direct flight services between Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) with Vietnam Airlines.

The flight service, which began on May 7, aims to enhance connectivity between India and Vietnam.

The flight, VN-984, will depart from Hyderabad at 23:45 hours and arrive in Hanoi at 05:25 hours local time the next morning. The return flight, VN-985, will depart from Hanoi at 19:15 hours local time, reaching Hyderabad at 22:15 hours.

This direct service will operate every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday.

The chief executive officer (CEO) of GHIAL, Pradeep Panicker, expressed excitement about the new route, stating, "...