Vietnamese airlines expand international routes

In late July 2026, two Vietnamese carriers announced new nonstop services from Ho Chi Minh City to foreign destinations. Vietjet Air said it will start a thrice‑weekly Ho Chi Minh City–Colombo flight on 18 August 2026, accompanied by a three‑day promotion offering zero‑dong Eco‑class tickets (taxes and fees excluded) and 20 kg of free baggage. The airline highlighted the route’s potential to boost tourism, family travel, and commercial links between Vietnam and Sri Lanka.

A week later, Vietravel Airlines disclosed a direct Ho Chi Minh City–Shenzhen service beginning 15 August 2026, targeting business travelers, trade‑fair participants, and tourists. The launch included a strategic cooperation agreement and the opening of a General Sales Agent in Shenzhen, laying groundwork for possible future connections to other Chinese cities and supporting upcoming APEC activities in the Greater Bay Area.