Vietnam’s low-cost airline Vietjet Air has commenced direct flight operations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, with its inaugural flight arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake on Monday (18).
Vietjet flight VJ-1875 arrived at BIA at 9:33 p.m., carrying 169 passengers from Ho Chi Minh City. The Airbus A320 aircraft has a capacity of 180 economy-class seats.
A notable feature of the inaugural flight was that it was piloted by two Sri Lankan nationals Captain Thivanka Silva and First Officer Randeer Perera.
Following a brief turnaround, the aircraft departed Katunayake for Ho Chi Minh City carrying 171 passengers.
Vietjet will operate the direct service three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, connecting Colombo with Ho Chi Minh City.
The inaugural flight was also welcomed with a traditional water salute upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, marking the launch of the new direct air link between Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
