Official: Vietnam Airlines Launches Hanoi – Milan Direct Route

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 16:36

Vietnam Airlines is all set to introduce a brand‑new non‑stop route between Hanoi and Milan, effective July 1, 2025. This marks a milestone: it's the first-ever direct link between Vietnam and Milan by Vietnam's national carrier.

 

1. Why It Matters

  • Boosting tourism & business ties: This direct flight removes stopovers, making travel to Italy easier for Vietnamese tourists, business travelers, and the diaspora.

  • Enhanced cultural connections: Milan is a major fashion and business hub. Direct flights pave the way for cultural exchanges, Sino‑Italian trade, and tourism.

  • Global travel competitiveness: This move highlights Vietnam Airlines' ambition to strengthen its global footprint and better compete in Europe‑Asia travel corridors.


2. What Travelers Can Expect

  • Route Details: Non‑stop service from Hanoi (HAN) to Milan (MXP/MIL), launching 1 July 2025 .

  • Convenience: Say goodbye to long layovers, enjoy direct flights.

  • Opportunities: Opens up more flexible travel options for holidaymakers, business travelers, and everyone in between.


3. Highlights for Italian Travelers:

Vietnam has implemented a unilateral visa exemption for citizens of several countries—including Italy, France, Germany, UK, Spain, and others—allowing visa-free stays of up to 45 days per entry . This policy is effective from March 15, 2025, through March 14, 2028 

 

4. Travel Tips for Europe → Vietnam Route

  • Best time to visit: Spring (Feb–Apr) for pleasant weather in both North and Central Vietnam.

  • Fly-in hubs: Hanoi connects to domestic flights to Danang, Hue, Đồng Hới (for Phong Nha), and Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Tourism infrastructure: Vietnam is investing heavily in accommodations, signage, guided tours, and transport along its heritage route


Vietnam Airlines’ new Hanoi–Milan flight is more than a travel convenience, it symbolizes Vietnam’s growing appeal on the global tourism map. This direct route is an open door to experience Vietnam’s timeless charm like never before.