Russia's Embassy in Hanoi Addresses Flight Delays to Moscow
Comment from the Embassy of Russia in Vietnam regarding reports of flight delays from Hanoi to Moscow. Based on information received from the Vietnamese side, two flights operated by Vietnam Airlines on the Hanoi-Moscow route were cancelled on September 6 and 7, 2026.
Consensus
- Two Vietnam Airlines flights from Hanoi to Moscow were cancelled on September 6 and 7.
- The Russian Embassy in Vietnam is aware of the situation and is in contact with Vietnamese authorities.
- Around 40 Russian citizens remain in Hanoi airport as of the reporting period.
- Vietnam Airlines is providing support to passengers, including hotel accommodation and options to refund tickets.
- The Russian Embassy is ready to provide consular assistance to affected citizens.
Points of divergence
- Approximately 600 Russian tourists are stranded at Noi Bai International Airport. — tg_tass_agency
- More than 600 people were stranded at the airport, and Vietnam Airlines did not provide a guaranteed return date. — kommersant
- The flight delay is due to a volcanic eruption in Indonesia. — fontanka
- The flight cancellations are linked to volcanic activity on Bali and the cancellation of flights from Jakarta, with additional cancellations by Pegasus Airlines to Moscow's Vnukovo Airport. — vedomosti
- The cancellations occurred on September 6 and 7, 2026. — tg_MID_Russia
Coverage (7 sources)
- Russian Embassy in Hanoi working to resolve situation with flight delay to Moscow, TASS reported in diplomatic... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Russian Embassy in Vietnam Commented on the Situation with Flight Cancellations to Moscow — Фонтанка
- Comment of the Embassy of Russia in Vietnam on reports of flight delays from Hanoi to Moscow — МИД России
- Russian Embassy in Hanoi working to resolve situation with flight delay to Moscow, TASS reported in diplomatic... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Russian Embassy contacted Vietnamese authorities over cancellation of flights to Moscow — Коммерсантъ
- Russian Embassy in Vietnam is working on the situation with the delay of the flight to Moscow — Ведомости
- Russian Embassy in Hanoi working to resolve situation with flight delay to Moscow, TASS reported from diplomatic... — ТАСС (Telegram)