At a working session held at EL AL Airlines’ headquarters on Tuesday, representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy and Trade Office and the Israeli national carrier discussed measures to promote the opening of direct flights between Israel and Hanoi.
Mr. Shlomi Zafrany, Chief Commercial Officer of EL AL Airlines, announced that the carrier plans to launch direct flights from Israel to Hanoi, with the inaugural flight expected on October 24, 2026, operating from Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.
Mr. Le Thai Hoa, Trade Counselor at the Vietnam Trade Office and Embassy in Israel, affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to support EL AL Airlines and connect the carrier with suitable Vietnamese partners to explore business opportunities.
He noted that Vietnam has become an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investors, businesses, traders, and tourists, including those from Israel.
