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Vietnam Airlines Makes Maiden Flight to Sri Lanka

Published Monday, 17th August 2026 8:57 PM

MONETABRIEF – Vietnam Airlines started its direct service from Ho Chi Minh City to Sri Lanka's capital Colombo from August 16.

The carrier operates Airbus A320 aircraft on the sector flying three days a week.

The first flight was welcomed with a ceremonial water cannon salute, Airport and Aviation Services, the state airport agency said.

CEREMONY : The maiden flight was ceremonially welcomed by Vietnam's Ambassador to Colombo Trinh Thi Tam and airlines officials in Colombo
CEREMONY : The maiden flight was ceremonially welcomed by Vietnam's Ambassador to Colombo Trinh Thi Tam and airlines officials in Colombo

The 163 passengers and crew were welcomed by troupe of Kandyan dancers Vietnam Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trinh Thi Tam and representatives from the airlines Colombo office. (Colombo/Aug17/2026)

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