British Airways has announced that it will resume flights to Colombo in October. British Airways said from October 23, 2026, it will fly three times per week from London Gatwick to Colombo. The route will operate for the winter season only, taking customers directly to Sri Lanka, home to picturesque beaches, scenic wildlife, vibrant culture
Cathay Pacific introduces daily flights between Colombo and Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific introduces daily flights between Colombo and Hong Kong
2025-08-07T02:54:06+00:00
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Starting 1 September 2025, Hong Kong’s home carrier Cathay Pacific will be operating daily return flights — up from the current five flights per week — between Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport. These flights will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A330-300 aircraft, offering fully flat beds in Business class
Colombo among next 8 cities to receive Emirates’ retrofitted Boeing 777 services
Colombo among next 8 cities to receive Emirates’ retrofitted Boeing 777 services
2025-05-05T06:03:27+00:00
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Emirates has announced that Colombo will be among the next eight destinations to be served by the airline’s B777s with upgraded cabins, as the airline’s retrofit programme continues to progress at an impressive pace, with an aircraft receiving a nose-to-tail facelift and rolling out into service every three weeks. Colombo is set to receive the
Emirates’ A350 debuts in Sri Lanka, offering airline’s unique Premium Economy experience
Emirates’ A350 debuts in Sri Lanka, offering airline’s unique Premium Economy experience
2025-04-01T10:31:17+00:00
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Emirates’ latest aircraft, the Airbus A350, has made its debut in Sri Lanka, introducing an exciting new dimension in air travel to and from the popular destination of Colombo. The roll out of Emirates’ A350 aircraft to Sri Lanka featuring the airline’s latest interiors, industry-first technologies and innovations, reinforces the airline’s commitment to a market
BIA Gold Route generates Rs. 94.9 million in 2024
Colombo, Feb 24 (Daily Mirror) – The Gold Route service at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has reported revenue of LKR 94.9 million in 2024, reflecting a 37% year-on-year growth, driven by an increase in affluent travel. According to Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka, the service has welcomed nearly 3,000 distinguished travellers and generated
Edelweiss Air resumes scheduled winter flights to Sri Lanka
Swiss airline, Edelweiss Air resumed scheduled seasonal flight operations to Sri Lanka yesterday carrying 221 passengers on the inaugural flight that arrived at 9.25 a.m. at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), to cater to winter tourism. The inaugural flight was ceremonially welcomed with a water salute by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. The airline
