Emirates, one the world’s largest international airlines, is operating an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai from January 2.
The newly-introduced flight increases the seat capacity on the route by 30 percent and supports Sri Lanka’s plans to considerably increase tourist arrivals in 2025.
The additional service will operate six times a week until March 31.
From April 1, a seventh weekly flight on Wednesdays will operate with an adjusted departure time of 22:05hrs.
The additional flight can accommodate up to 360 passengers, with eight suites in First Class, 42 Business Class and 310 Economy Class seats, offering a premium customer experience while enhancing convenience and choice with an expanded flight schedule. Emirates currently operates two direct fights between Colombo and Dubai and a third daily service via Male.
Emirates’ Country Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Rashid Al Ardha said, “These are exciting times for Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, which is looking at significant growth between 2025 and 2030. As an airline that has played an integral role in the country’s tourism industry for nearly 39 years, Emirates is committed to support the industry’s growth aspirations, and this additional flight is one example of how we plan to contribute to the nation’s tourism goals.
“By providing additional flights with convenient timings, we plan to enhance connectivity for passengers when travelling to and from significant feeder markets within our network,” he said.
