Airlines and airports serving Sri Lanka

A reference for travellers flying in and out of the country — the carriers we ticket, and the three airports handling commercial traffic.

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Sri Lanka air travel statistics, 2024 – 2025 operating period.

Ticketing partners

Airlines we book most often

We can issue tickets for most airlines operating from Sri Lanka, including Middle East, Asian and European carriers, subject to seat availability and airline rules.

AirlineHubAllianceFlights / dayKey destinations
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan AirlinesNational carrier of Sri Lanka, operating flights to over 30 destinations across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Colombo (CMB) oneworld 45 London, Dubai, Singapore, Chennai, Mumbai, Tokyo, Melbourne, Paris, Frankfurt
FitsAir logo FitsAirSri Lankan low-cost airline operating regional flights from Colombo. Colombo (CMB) 3 Male, Trivandrum, Chennai, Dubai, Mumbai, Dhaka
Cinnamon Air logo Cinnamon AirSri Lanka's premier domestic seaplane service offering scenic flights. Colombo (RML) 12 Kandy, Dickwella, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Hambantota, Sigiriya
Emirates logo EmiratesConnects Colombo to over 150 destinations worldwide through Dubai. Dubai (DXB) 3 Dubai, New York, London, Sydney, Auckland, Toronto
Qatar Airways logo Qatar AirwaysAward-winning airline connecting through Doha to six continents. Doha (DOH) oneworld 2 Doha, New York, London, Sydney, Paris, Bangkok
Singapore Airlines logo Singapore AirlinesPremium airline with excellent Asia-Pacific connectivity. Singapore (SIN) Star Alliance 2 Singapore, New York, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul
Air India logo Air IndiaConnects Sri Lanka with major Indian cities. Delhi (DEL) Star Alliance 7 Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad
IndiGo logo IndiGoIndia's largest airline offering extensive Indian connectivity. Delhi (DEL) 5 Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay PacificConnects to Hong Kong with excellent North America connectivity. Hong Kong (HKG) oneworld 1 Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney, Vancouver, London
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish AirlinesExtensive network across Europe, Africa, and Americas via Istanbul. Istanbul (IST) Star Alliance 1 Istanbul, New York, London, Tokyo, Bangkok, Moscow
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia AirlinesGood connectivity across Southeast Asia and Oceania. Kuala Lumpur (KUL) oneworld 1 Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo, Sydney
Etihad Airways logo Etihad AirwaysUAE national airline with global network coverage. Abu Dhabi (AUH) 2 Abu Dhabi, London, New York, Sydney, Paris
flydubai logo flydubaiLow-cost airline offering affordable Middle East connections. Dubai (DXB) 2 Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat, Bahrain
Thai Airways logo Thai AirwaysThailand's flag carrier with excellent Southeast Asian connectivity. Bangkok (BKK) Star Alliance 1 Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, London, Tokyo
AirAsia logo AirAsiaAsia's leading low-cost airline. Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 3 Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta, Singapore, Phuket
Gulf Air logo Gulf AirNational carrier of Bahrain connecting to the Gulf region. Bahrain (BAH) 1 Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh
Aeroflot logo AeroflotRussia's flag carrier connecting to Moscow. Moscow (SVO) SkyTeam 1 Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi
China Eastern logo China EasternMajor Chinese airline connecting to key Chinese cities. Shanghai (PVG) SkyTeam 1 Shanghai, Kunming, Xi'an, Beijing
Air China logo Air ChinaChina's flag carrier connecting to major Chinese cities. Beijing (PEK) Star Alliance 1 Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou
Edelweiss Air logo Edelweiss AirSwiss leisure airline with seasonal connections. Zurich (ZRH) 0.5 Zurich, Geneva
Lufthansa logo LufthansaGerman flag carrier offering premium European connections. Frankfurt (FRA) Star Alliance 1 Frankfurt, Munich, London, New York
Air Arabia logo Air ArabiaMiddle East's first low-cost carrier offering affordable connections. Sharjah (SHJ) 2 Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Cairo
Kuwait Airways logo Kuwait AirwaysNational airline of Kuwait with global reach. Kuwait (KWI) 1 Kuwait, London, New York, Bangkok, Dubai
Oman Air logo Oman AirNational carrier of Oman offering premium service. Muscat (MCT) 1 Muscat, Dubai, Bangkok, London, Paris
Thai AirAsia logo Thai AirAsiaThai low-cost airline offering affordable connections. Bangkok (DMK) 2 Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi
Saudia logo SaudiaNational airline of Saudi Arabia connecting to the Kingdom. Jeddah (JED) SkyTeam 1 Jeddah, Riyadh, Dubai, Cairo, London
Air Seychelles logo Air SeychellesNational airline of Seychelles connecting to Indian Ocean islands. Mahé (SEZ) 0.5 Mahé, Praslin, Johannesburg, Mumbai
Korean Air logo Korean AirSouth Korea's flag carrier with extensive Asian network. Seoul (ICN) SkyTeam 1 Seoul, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Sydney, London
Vistara logo VistaraPremium Indian carrier offering full-service flights. Delhi (DEL) Star Alliance 2 Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Singapore, Dubai
Maldivian logo MaldivianNational airline of Maldives connecting island resorts. Male (MLE) 1 Male, Gan, Dharavandhoo, Thimarafushi

Data is based on airlines operating to/from Sri Lanka as of 2024–2025. This information is for reference only — always check with the airline for the most current flight information.

Airport information

Sri Lanka's commercial airports

CMB

Bandaranaike International

Sri Lanka's principal international gateway, located 32 km north of Colombo and operating since 1967.

  • Katunayake, ~32 km north of Colombo · since 1967
  • International & domestic terminals, duty-free, lounges, cargo
  • Arrive 3–4 hrs (intl) / 2 hrs (domestic) before departure
  • +94 11 226 4460
HRI

Mattala Rajapaksa International

Serving the south of the island from Mattala in the Hambantota District, in operation since 2013.

  • Mattala, Hambantota District · since 2013
  • International & domestic terminals, duty-free, lounges, cargo
  • +94 47 224 2222
JAF

Jaffna International

In the Northern Province, reopened for commercial flights in 2019 and serving regional routes.

  • Jaffna, Northern Province · reopened 2019
  • International & domestic terminals, passenger amenities
  • +94 21 222 2333

This information is for reference only. Always check with airlines for the most current flight information.

At the airport

Give yourself enough time

Most missed flights we see aren't caused by traffic — they're caused by a document problem discovered at the counter.

3–4hBefore international
2hBefore domestic

Check your documents the night before

Valid passport and visa, any transit visa requirements, and health regulations for your destination.

Passengers are responsible for travel documents

We are not responsible for denied boarding due to incomplete or invalid documents — so please verify them early.

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