The move will significantly shorten travel time between Vietnam and Sri Lanka by eliminating the need for transit through a third country.
Via Ho Chi Minh City, a major economic, commercial and aviation hub of Vietnam, Sri Lankan passengers can also connect to destinations in Vietjet’s flight network in Southeast Asia, Australia, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
The new route will likewise give Vietnamese tourists and entrepreneurs a more convenient option for accessing Sri Lanka, an increasingly attractive market and tourism destination in South Asia.
The direct service is expected to boost tourism, trade, and investment ties between Vietnam and Sri Lanka as the two countries are strengthening economic connectivity and people-to-people exchanges.
Colombo is an important maritime and commercial hub in the Indian Ocean while Ho Chi Minh City serves as a major economic gateway to Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
