Vietjet opens bookings for first-ever direct flights between Sri Lanka-Vietnam from 18 August
Daily FT: Vietjet has opened bookings with special launch fares for its new Colombo-Ho Chi Minh City route, scheduled to commence on 18 August 2026.
The service will be the first scheduled direct air connection between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, further strengthening tourism, business, and cultural ties between the two countries.
To celebrate the new route, Vietjet is offering Eco fares from $90 one-way (all-in), while passengers booking Deluxe and SkyBoss tickets can enjoy a 20% discount on base fares (excluding taxes and fees). Tickets are now available via Vietjet’s official website at www.vietjetair.com, the “Vietjet Air” mobile app, ticket offices, and authorised travel agents.
The Colombo-Ho Chi Minh City route will operate three round-trip flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. With a flight time of approximately five hours, the service offers a fast and convenient link between Sri Lanka’s commercial hub and one of Southeast Asia’s leading gateways. Through Vietjet’s expanding network, passengers from Colombo can also connect seamlessly to major cities and tourism hubs across the Asia-Pacific region.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest city and economic powerhouse, opens the door to the country’s rich culture, thriving commerce, and contemporary lifestyle. Historic landmarks stand alongside modern skyscrapers, while its renowned culinary scene, vibrant nightlife, and flourishing arts community offer something for every traveller. From the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels and the historic Independence Palace to charming cafés overlooking Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the city presents a compelling blend of heritage and modernity.
OSL take:
The launch of the first scheduled direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam marks a significant milestone in strengthening economic, tourism and business ties between the two countries. Improved air connectivity is expected to facilitate greater trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges, creating new business/investment opportunities for businesses to expand their regional presence. Sri Lanka’s steadily growing economy offers attractive prospects for Vietnamese businesses/investors across sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, logistics, tourism, renewable energy, ICT and infrastructure. The island’s strategic location in the Indian Ocean, skilled workforce and expanding access to international markets make it an ideal destination for investment and regional operations. At the same time, Sri Lankan businesses can leverage the enhanced connectivity to explore opportunities in Vietnam’s dynamic and rapidly expanding economy through exports, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. With direct air links reducing travel time and improving business accessibility, companies from both countries are well positioned to strengthen commercial collaboration, diversify supply chains and unlock new avenues for sustainable growth and long-term investment.
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