SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines is the flag carrier of Sri Lanka launched in 1979 after the collapse of Air Ceylon. The airline operates from its hub at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. SriLankan Airlines operates domestic and international flights to 42 destinations in 20 countries across Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Far East. SriLankan Airlines is the largest foreign carrier into the Maldives, with more than 30 flights between Male and Colombo. The airline also operates flights to 13 destinations in India.

Routes SriLankan Airlines Operates Flights On

SriLankan Airlines operates flights from Colombo to more than 47 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Far East and North Africa.

Popular Routes	Flight Fares ($)
Colombo to London	723
Colombo to Singapore	204
Colombo to Melbourne	662
Colombo to Bangkok	249
Frankfurt to Colombo	876
Frankfurt to Male	810
London to Chennai	573
Hong Kong to Bangkok	123
Hong Kong to Colombo	330
Beijing to Seychelles	760
Beijing to Male	575

 

SriLankan Airlines Fleet

SriLankan Airlines operates a fleet of more than 20 aircraft ? including 7 Airbus A320s, 5 A330-200s and 6 A340-300s. The livery of the airline is an all-white fuselage, covered by blue 'SriLankan' titles, and the tail adorned with the corporate logo-a peacock painted red, green and orange. Newly delivered aircraft are adorned with a blue underbelly bearing the tourism advertisement- "visit Sri Lanka" in white.

Travel Packages Offered By SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines offers Business and Economy Class cabins. Business Class cabin seats can be converted into fully or lie flat beds on long haul flights. Passengers can enjoy spacious cabins, inflight entertainment, delicious and varied food. The Frequent Flyer program called FlySmiLes rewards regular flyers. There are 4 membership tiers. FlySmiles Blue, Classic, Gold and Platinum. Lounge access, baggage bonus, priority boarding, are some of the rewards for members. Miles can be redeemed for free travel awards, on-board shopping and excess baggage allowances.

Special Services Offered by Sri Lankan Airlines

Special Meals

Passengers can per-order meals such as diabetic, gluten-free, low-fat, sodium, Hindu non-vegetarian, non-lactose, Kosher, Halal meal, Asia/Hindu vegetarian meal, vegetarian Jain meal, kids, baby meal, and vegetarian. Requests for such meals should be made at least 48 hours before flight departure.

Passengers with disabilities

SriLankan Airlines carry free of charge 2 pieces of mobility equipment. With prior notice, the airline provides wheelchair assistance. Guide dogs are also carried free of charge.

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Flying with Children

Pregnant women

All pregnant women are required to carry a medical certificate dated within 3 days of flight departure.

Single Uncomplicated Pregnancies

Flights up to 4 hours- up to 36 weeks pregnancy Flights over 4 hours - up to 35 weeks pregnancy

Multiple Complicated Pregnancies (Twins / Triplets)

Flights up to 4 hours- up to 32 weeks pregnancy Flights over 4 hour- up to 28 weeks pregnancy

Infants/Children

SriLankan Airlines provides diapers, baby food and bassinets onboard. Unaccompanied Minors service is provided for children travelling alone.

Flying with Pets

Domestic animals such as cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, and ornamental fish are accepted for carriage as checked-baggage only. Pets carried as checked-baggage are charged at normal excess baggage rate for the pet and the container. Animals like snakes and monkeys are only carried through SriLankan Cargo. Service animals such as seeing eye/hearing dogs are carried free of charge both in the Business and Economy Class cabins. 48 hours prior notice is requested by SriLankan Airlines.

Cargo Delivery

SriLankan Cargo operates dedicated freighter services to the following destinations: Bangalore, Chennai, Chittagong, Ho Chi Minh City, Lahore, Dhaka, Mal?, Mumbai, Trivandrum, Kochi, and Coimbatore. The airline operates for its cargo services a fleet of 21 aircraft including Airbus A320s, A321s, and A330s. Goods transported by SriLankan Airlines include general cargo, perishables, express cargo, live animals, radioactive materials, dangerous, vulnerable and valuable cargo. SriLankan Cargo does not accept for cargo endangered species, crocodile skin products and antiques. Prior approval for carriage is needed for items weighing over 150kg, all valuables, live animals, dry ice, radioactive materials and dangerous goods.

Terms and Check-in Policy

Counter check-in

Check-in desks open 3 hours to flight departure. Check-in counter closes 1 hour before flight departure. Report to the boarding gate 30 minutes before flight departure.

Baggage

First/Business Class- 2 pieces, each 40kg max; 2 pieces of hand luggage, each 7kg max. Economy Class- 1 piece, 30kg max; 1 piece of hand luggage, 7kg max. Infant all class- 1 piece, 10kg max. Members of FlySmiles enjoy extra baggage allowance. Excess baggage charge starts from $10 per kg depending on destination.

Special Baggage

Mobility aids, wheelchairs, bicycles, musical instruments; golf, snow-skiing, diving, windsurfing equipment are carried on SriLankan Airlines. A 75kg max weight is permitted to be carried on a passenger seat as ?Seat Baggage?.

Baggage Restrictions

Explosives, ammunition, firecrackers, fireworks, rockets, Radioactive substances, Magnetised material, Paintings, Oil, Flammable products, matches, Samsung Galaxy Note 7, compressed gas, and batteries are not allowed on SriLankan flights.