The global travel platform ranked Phu Quoc 10th after searches for flights to the island increased 133%.

Tourists on Bai Khem beach in Phu Quoc, southern Vietnam. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Nguyen

The Vietnam's largest island joined destinations including Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, Okinawa in Japan, Tirana in Albania and Pokhara in Nepal.

The rankings were based on growth in flight searches between Jan. 1 and June 17, 2026, compared with the same period in 2025, alongside assessments of destinations' suitability for leisure travel.

The report also drew on a OnePoll survey of 2,000 people in India conducted in July 2026 to identify changing travel preferences.

Phu Quoc was highlighted as a destination for travelers seeking to disconnect from digital devices, slow down and reconnect with nature. It appeared in the same category as Pokhara and Agatti in India.

The recognition adds to growing interest in Phu Quoc among Indian travelers. In an article published in April 2026, Outlook Traveller cited Agoda data released in October 2025 showing that the island ranked sixth among the 10 most-searched honeymoon destinations for Indian travelers, with searches rising nearly 700%.

The magazine attributed the island's appeal to convenient access, competitive prices and a wide range of holiday experiences.

Its accommodation options include beachfront resorts, private-pool villas and luxury services at prices that can be more accessible than those at destinations such as the Maldives, Phuket and Bali.

These features appeal particularly to honeymooners and young professionals seeking quality holidays within their budgets.

On Oct. 16, Vietnam's newest carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways opened bookings for a direct Phu Quoc–Ahmedabad service, scheduled to begin on Dec. 2, 2026, with five flights per week.

The route will be the airline's first connection to India, linking the island with the largest city in Gujarat, a major economic and commercial center in western India.

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