✈️ Vietnam Airlines Launches Direct Flights to Sri Lanka

• Inaugural Connection: Vietnam's national carrier, Vietnam Airlines, officially commenced direct air services between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) on August 16. • Traffic & Operation: The inaugural flight (VN-671), operated using an Airbus A320, arrived with 164 passengers and departed with 172 passengers on the return leg. • Schedule & Flight Time: The service will operate three times weekly (Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) with an estimated flight duration of 4 hours and 30 minutes. • Economic Impact: The new route is expected to boost air connectivity, enhancing bilateral travel for tourism, trade, and business between Sri Lanka and Vietnam.