Airline announces three new routes connecting Vietnam with Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia, strengthening regional connectivity
Mumbai : Vietnamese airline Vietjet has reported a 41% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for the first nine months of 2026, reaching VND74.385 trillion (approximately US$2.88 billion). The airline has also announced three new international routes connecting Hanoi with Colombo and the Maldives, and Da Nang with Jakarta.
For the third quarter of 2026, Vietjet recorded consolidated revenue of VND22.849 trillion (approximately US$886 million), up 35% year-on-year. Net profit after tax stood at VND348 billion (approximately US$13.5 million). The airline’s nine-month net profit after tax reached VND1.721 trillion (approximately US$66.7 million), achieving 82% of its full-year target. Revenue for the period represented 86% of its annual target.
Passenger traffic and network expansion
During the first nine months of 2026, Vietjet operated 111,700 flights, carrying more than 20.7 million passengers and over 58,000 tonnes of cargo. Its network expanded to 223 routes, including 176 international and 47 domestic services. As of September 30, 2026, the airline’s consolidated assets stood at VND152.8 trillion (approximately US$5.9 billion).
Three new international routes
Vietjet’s Da Nang–Jakarta service is scheduled to begin on December 20, 2026, with four weekly round trips. The Hanoi–Colombo and Hanoi–Maldives services, with the Maldives route operating via Colombo, are scheduled to commence on February 9, 2027, with three weekly round trips each. The airline is also planning to launch a Ho Chi Minh City–Western Sydney service in January 2027. Recent additions to its network include Hanoi–Almaty and Hanoi–Prague.
Strengthening India connectivity and partnerships
Vietjet connects major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, with Vietnam, while offering onward connections across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The airline is also expanding collaborations in fuel efficiency, artificial intelligence, digital technologies and cybersecurity. Its partnership with Starlink (SpaceX) aims to introduce high-speed satellite internet onboard to enhance the passenger experience. The expansion reflects Vietjet’s continued focus on international connectivity, operational growth and strengthening its position across regional and global aviation markets.
