{"id":16912,"date":"2026-06-26T06:29:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T00:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=16912"},"modified":"2026-06-26T06:29:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T00:59:03","slug":"vietjet-opens-bookings-for-first-ever-direct-flights-between-sri-lanka-and-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=16912","title":{"rendered":"Vietjet opens bookings for first-ever direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vietjet has opened bookings with special launch fares for its new Colombo\u2013Ho Chi Minh City route, scheduled to commence on August 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To celebrate the new route, Vietjet is offering Eco fares from USD90 one-way (all-in), while passengers booking Deluxe and SkyBoss tickets can enjoy a 20% discounton base fares (excluding taxes and fees). Tickets are now available via Vietjet\u2019s official website at www.vietjetair.com, the \u2018Vietjet Air\u2019 mobile app, ticket offices, and authorised travel agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Colombo\u2013Ho 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\u2019s commercial hub and one of Southeast Asia\u2019s leading gateways. Through Vietjet\u2019s expanding network, passengers from Colombo can also connect seamlessly to major cities and tourism hubs across the Asia-Pacific region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam\u2019s largest city and economic powerhouse, opens the door to the country\u2019s rich culture, thriving commerce, and contemporary lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In turn, the new route offers Vietnamese travellers easier access to Sri Lanka\u2019s rich cultural heritage, scenic beaches, lush tea plantations, and renowned wildlife, further promoting two-way tourism between the two countries. Flying with Vietjet, passengers can enjoy a selection of hot meals on board, including Vietnamese favourites such as pho and banh mi, served by the airline\u2019s friendly cabin crew. Travellers can save up to 30% on pre-ordered meals, while members of the Vietjet SkyJoy loyalty programme can earn and redeem points across a network of more than 250 partner brands spanning travel, dining, shopping and lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Vietnam\u2019s leading new-age airline, Vietjet continues to expand connectivity across Asia-Pacific and beyond through its young and modern fleet, growing international network, and innovative, customer-focused services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: Daily News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vietjet has opened bookings with special launch fares for its new Colombo\u2013Ho Chi Minh City route, scheduled to commence on August 18. 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