COLOMBO – Vietjet has announced its latest international route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, at the Vietnam – Sri Lanka Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum. The announcement took place in the presence of General Secretary and President of Vietnam To Lam, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Harini Amarasuriya, and senior officials from both countries.
The route marks Vietjet’s first direct service between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, supporting the airline’s international expansion while contributing to stronger economic, trade, tourism, and people-to-people ties between the two nations.
The Ho Chi Minh City – Colombo service is expected to commence in August 2026 with four round-trip flights per week. Passengers from Colombo will gain convenient connections via Vietjet’s extensive network to major economic, tourism, and financial hubs across the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and more.
Mr. Dinh Viet Phuong, First Vice Chairman of Vietjet, said: “The Ho Chi Minh City – Colombo route opens a new air connection between the two countries, promoting cooperation corridors in trade, investment, tourism, and cultural exchange across South Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.”
Colombo, a key economic and trading hub in the Indian Ocean, and Ho Chi Minh City, one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic metropolitan centers, are expected to form a new bridge for regional growth and cooperation.
With its modern fleet and continuously expanding international network, Vietjet continues to affirm its role as a bridge connecting Vietnam to the world, contributing to greater integration, trade, and the country’s growing presence on the international stage.
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About Vietjet
The new-age carrier Vietjet has not only revolutionized the aviation industry in Vietnam but also been a pioneering airline across the region and around the world. The airline currently operates 135 aircraft and has nearly 600 additional aircraft on order, including both wide-body and narrow-body aircraft. With a focus on cost management ability, effective operations, and performance, applying the latest technology to all activities and leading the trend, Vietjet offers flying opportunities with cost-saving and flexible fares as well as diversified services to meet customers’ demands.
Vietjet is a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. As Vietnam’s largest private carrier, the airline has been awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars by the world’s only safety and product rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world’s 50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in many consecutive years. The airline has also been named as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organizations such as Skytrax, CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others.
