SriLankan Airlines is scheduled to launch a new daytime flight between Bangalore and Colombo starting on 31, 2024, bringing the total weekly operations between the two cities to 10 flights. The new flight timings are ideal for both Indian holidaymakers and business event attendees travelling to Sri Lanka for short weekend escapes.
Flight UL 1174 will depart from Bangalore to Colombo at 09:40 AM every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, arriving in Colombo at 11:10 AM. The corresponding return flight, UL 1173, will leave Colombo at 07:20 AM and reach Bangalore at 08:40 AM, also every Thursday through Saturday.
The schedule of the new service is designed to offer a more flexible travel experience for Bengalureans jetting out to Sri Lanka, whether for a vacation or a workation. It provides more daytime hours on the island while being conveniently scheduled closer to the weekend. This allows travellers to pack more into their itinerary, make the most of their visit, and return home in time for the start of a new week, making it the most convenient flight option for weekend travel to Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s popularity as a holiday and MICE destination in the Indian outbound travel market continues to rise, thanks in part to the geographic and cultural proximity of the two countries. Most Indians are likely to find the comforting familiarity of home in Sri Lanka that is not found in other parts of the world. Additionally, the island’s compactness, coupled with the new flight schedule, enables Indians to enjoy a range of diverse experiences in just a few days, from the stunning southern shores and the historical kovils of the north to the cool climes of the central province, topped off with some shopping and rejuvenating wellness treatments in Colombo.
The seamless schedule is not the only reason that makes Sri Lanka Airlines a great choice for Indians. Travellers who are members of the airline’s frequent flyer programme, FlySmiLes, can earn 1,174 miles and 1,173 miles when they travel on UL 1174 and UL 1173, respectively. Customers can also savour mouthwatering Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine while enjoying the warmth and friendliness that embody the essence of Sri Lanka when travelling aboard SriLankan Airlines.
Aside from the new additions, Sri Lanka Airlines will continue to operate its existing daily service between Bangalore and Colombo. India is the only country to have nine of its cities featured in SriLankan Airlines’ network, including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Trivandrum, Chennai, Trichy, and Madurai, in addition to Bangalore. Altogether, Sri Lanka operates close to 90 flights every week between India and Sri Lanka. For more information and bookings, visit www.srilankan.com
About Sri Lanka Airlines
SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the OneWorld alliance, is an award-winning airline with a firm reputation as a global leader in service, comfort, safety and reliability.
Launched in 1979, the airline’s hub is located at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, providing convenient connections to its global network (including codeshare partners) of 114 destinations in 62 countries around the world. Its direct route map covers major cities across Europe, Australia, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and the Far East. The Airline operates an all-Airbus fleet, including a state-of-the-art A330-300 and modern A320/321neo fleet.
The latest accolades won by the Airline include the PATA Gold Awards 2024—Marketing Carrier and the APEX IFSA Best Inflight Food or Beverage 2024 Award—Sri Lankan Flavours, 2023. APEX Passenger Choice Awards® -for Best Food & Beverage in Central/Southern Asia and Best Seat Comfort in Central/Southern Asia, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (SMBR) Global Aviation Awards-Best Aviation Sustainability Programme (Mathaka upcycling project), World’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean title for the sixth consecutive time and Asia’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean title for the fifth consecutive time at World Travel Awards 2021, and PATA Gold Awards 2021-Marketing Carrier. For more information, visit www.srilankan.com
