🇻🇳 Vietjet Launches First-Ever Direct Flights Between Sri Lanka and Vietnam ✈️

Vietnamese airline Vietjet has officially opened bookings for a new direct route connecting Colombo and Ho Chi Minh City, marking the first scheduled direct air link between the two nations. • Flight Operations: The service will commence on 18 August 2026, operating three round-trip flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The flight time is approximately five hours. • Economic & Tourism Impact: The route establishes a direct link between Sri Lanka’s commercial hub and Southeast Asia's leading gateway. It is expected to significantly boost two-way tourism, trade, and cultural ties, granting Vietnamese travellers direct access to Sri Lanka’s beaches, wildlife, and tea plantations. • Pricing & Promos: Special launch Eco fares start from USD 90 one-way (all-in). Passengers booking Deluxe and SkyBoss tickets receive a 20% discount on base fares. • Fleet Context: Vietjet operates a modern fleet of 135 aircraft, with nearly 600 additional aircraft on order to support its Asia-Pacific expansion strategy.