Vietnamese Muslims seeking to perform Umrah will soon enjoy improved access to Makkah and Madinah following a landmark codeshare agreement between Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) and Vietnam Airlines.
The partnership establishes seamless flight connections that will transform the pilgrimage experience for Vietnam’s growing Muslim community.
The agreement connects Vietnam’s major cities—Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City—directly with Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport and Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, providing Vietnamese pilgrims with convenient gateways to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.
For Vietnam’s approximately 80,000 Muslims, performing Umrah has traditionally involved complex travel arrangements with multiple connections and extended journey times.
The new codeshare eliminates these obstacles by offering coordinated flights under a single booking system.
“Vietnamese pilgrims will no longer need to navigate complicated multi-airline itineraries,” explained Islamic travel specialists familiar with Southeast Asian pilgrimage patterns. “This direct connectivity makes the sacred journey more accessible and less stressful for our community.”
The enhanced connectivity supports Saudi Arabia’s role as the custodian of the two holy mosques and aligns with the Kingdom’s commitment to welcoming pilgrims from all corners of the globe.
The agreement directly advances Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives for religious tourism, which include accommodating millions of additional pilgrims annually while improving their overall experience.
The partnership contributes to the Ministry of Tourism’s ambitious target of reaching 150 million visits by 2030.
Vietnamese Umrah operators report growing demand from their community, with many pilgrims previously traveling through Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, or Dubai to reach Saudi Arabia.
The new direct connections are expected to reduce travel time by several hours and eliminate the stress of tight connection schedules.
The improved accessibility is expected to strengthen religious ties between Vietnam and Saudi Arabia while fostering greater cultural exchange between the two nations’ Muslim communities.
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