Vietjet announces first-ever route to Sri Lanka in celebration of General Secretary and President To Lam’s state visit

Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 8, 2026 – 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.

Vietjet announces its Ho Chi Minh City – Colombo direct route, in the presence of General Secretary and President of Vietnam To Lam (center) and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Harini Amarasuriya (second from right)

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.”

Vietjet announces its Ho Chi Minh City – Colombo direct route, in the presence of General Secretary and President of Vietnam To Lam (center) and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Harini Amarasuriya (second from right)

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.

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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.