# Australian outbound travel growth to Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-outbound-travel-growth-to-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-10-24T04:15:52.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Australian travel to Vietnam has experienced significant growth. In August 2026, resident returns to Vietnam surged by 30% compared to the previous year, reaching 45,630 trips. This increase contributed to a broader rise in Australian short-haul travel, which grew by 5.9% over pre-pandemic levels.

By October 2026, reports indicated that Vietnam had become the fastest-growing overseas destination for Australians. In the 12 months leading up to August 2026, trips to Vietnam grew by 17.4%, totaling approximately 588,490 trips. This growth rate outpaced other major destinations such as China, Japan, India, and Indonesia.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Vietnam emerges as fastest-growing destination for Australian travelers

Vietnam is the fastest-growing destination for Australians, seeing a 17.4% increase in trips through August 2026, outpacing growth in China, Japan, and Indonesia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-emerges-as-fastest-growing-destination-for-australian-travelers

### 2026-10-13: Vietnam sees 30% surge in Australian short-haul travel

Australian travel to Vietnam surged 30% in August 2026, leading a rise in short-haul international trips, while visits to the UK declined by over 14%.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-sees-30-surge-in-australian-short-haul-travel

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Cite as: Australian outbound travel growth to Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/australian-outbound-travel-growth-to-vietnam