Vietnam’s leading low-cost carrier opens its doors in Colombo, with a new direct route to Ho Chi Minh City on the horizon
VietJet Air has made its presence in Sri Lanka official with the launch of its Colombo office recently. This marks growing momentum in air connectivity between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, and opens up exciting new possibilities for travellers across the region.
The office was inaugurated at a special ceremony presided over by Vietnam’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Trinh Thi Tam, lending a diplomatic flourish to what promises to be a significant development for both the travel trade and tourism sectors.
Representing VietJet Air’s operations on the ground is General Sales Agent (GSA) Andrew The Aviation Company Ltd., chaired by industry veteran Mahen Kariyawasan. The Colombo office will function as the airline’s operational hub in Sri Lanka, offering dedicated support for passengers, travel agents and trade partners.
The headline news for travellers: a direct Colombo – Ho Chi Minh City service is expected to launch in August 2026, operating four round-trip flights per week. The new route will provide a much-needed direct link between Sri Lanka and one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant and visited cities.
Speaking at the opening, Ambassador Tam underscored the strengthening bilateral ties between Vietnam and Sri Lanka and expressed enthusiasm for VietJet Air’s expanded footprint in the market. Chairman Kariyawasan echoed this sentiment, noting that the partnership would meaningfully boost travel, tourism and commercial links between the two nations.
For the travel trade, the Colombo office represents a direct point of contact for bookings, partnerships and on-ground coordination, a welcome development as demand for Southeast Asian destinations continues to grow among Sri Lankan travellers.
One of Vietnam’s foremost low-cost carriers, VietJet Air has been steadily building its Asian network with a clear emphasis on affordability, connectivity and passenger convenience. Sri Lanka is the latest addition to that expanding map.
