Vietnam’s island jewel, Phu Quoc, has never been closer to India. With the launch of new direct flights from New Delhi, the country’s fastest-growing tourism
market can now step straight onto an island of white-sand bays, coral-cradled waters and some of Asia’s most imaginative attractions. On December 10, Phu Quoc International Airport welcomed more than 180 travellers arriving on the inaugural service, the first of eight flights operating through early January 2026. The Delhi–Phu Quoc route — operated by Air India with Vietravel and MakeMyTrip — changes the island’s equation completely. The overnight timing allows travellers to arrive refreshed and ready to explore from their first morning. Part tropical sanctuary, part cultural crossroads and part theme-park fantasy, Phu Quoc is where Vietnam does scale, drama and serenity all at once. And now, it’s within a single night’s flight.
The Island of Light — Fireworks, Festivals and a Skyline That Glows
Phu Quoc has mastered the art of evening magic. As the sun sinks, the island lights up — literally. Nightly fireworks burst above the water at Sunset Town, where Mediterranean-style promenades, cliffside cafés and performance plazas create a postcard every few minutes. Indian travellers, who often plan holidays around festive energy, will feel instantly at home in an island where every night carries a touch of celebration.Street performers, night markets, open-air restaurants, craft shops and waterfront stages create a carnival atmosphere that feels both global and uniquely Vietnamese. For couples, families or big groups, the evenings alone are worth the journey.
The World’s Longest Three-Wire Cable Car — And the Horizon That Goes On Forever
Phu Quoc holds one of Vietnam’s most spectacular claims: the world’s longest three-wire cable car, stretching across turquoise water to Hon Thom Island. Suspended high above the sea, the ride feels like hovering over an endless sheet of blue glass.For Indian travellers used to gondolas in Gulmarg, Ooty or Mussoorie, the scale here is completely different — a sweeping, cinematic glide across the Gulf of Thailand. At the far end lies Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park, home to water slides, adventure zones, beaches and lush tropical trails.
Southern Phu Quoc — Home to the Island’s Most Iconic Landmarks
The island’s southern end is where Phu Quoc truly indulges its sense of imagination.Sunset Town
Styled like an ancient Mediterranean village, this coastal stretch blends Venetian colours, Italian piazzas and Vietnamese hospitality. The landmark Kiss Bridge — two arched structures that nearly touch above the sea — has already become one of Asia’s most photographed travel icons.
Aquatopia Water Park
A playful, colourful escape on Hon Thom Island, perfect for families with young children or friends chasing adrenaline.
Entertainment Districts
South Phu Quoc features a mix of theme-park experiences, day-to-night dining, street theatres and boutique retail — an immersive destination that rewards slow wandering.
This part of the island signals clearly why Phu Quoc is quickly becoming Vietnam’s leading tourism engine.
Nature, Quiet Corners and the Phu Quoc Most People Don’t Know
Beyond its grand attractions, Phu Quoc is still blissfully wild. More than half the island is protected forest, home to hornbills, macaques, butterflies and ancient trees.You’ll find:
Fishermen’s villages where boats bob against pastel dawn skies
Pepper farms and pearl farms offering glimpses into local craft
Coral gardens in An Thoi archipelago
Beaches like Sao and Khem that feel cut from another century
For Indian travellers seeking both spectacle and silence, Phu Quoc delivers both.
Food — Where Vietnam’s Coastal Soul Meets Global Influence
Meals in Phu Quoc come with the smell of charcoal and ocean wind. Seafood is the star — squid, prawns, scallops, sea urchin — but the island layers in modern cafés, fusion restaurants and luxe dining rooms.Don’t miss:
Phu Quoc fish sauce (nuoc mam), the island’s pride
Grilled seafood at night markets
Vietnamese iced coffee in beachside cafés
Tropical fruit so ripe it tastes like perfume
It’s an island where you can eat as casually or as indulgently as you like.
