SriLankan expands Australian frequency amid rising demand

 National carrier SriLankan will increase its frequency to Australia from August this year to cater a growing demand in the sector, the company said in a statement.

SriLankan Airlines will increase its weekly service between Colombo and Melbourne to 10 flights, effective from August 2, this year with the addition of three more scheduled flights.

The move comes “in response to growing demand and evolving market dynamics”, the Airlines said in a statement.

“The expansion reinforces the airline’s commitment to strengthening its footprint in Australia, recently identified as one of the fastest-growing inbound tourism markets to Sri Lanka, driven by leisure travel and a rising volume of visits by family and friends.”

The newly added flights will operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, departing Colombo at 14:10 hrs and arriving in Melbourne at 04:30 hrs the following day, while the return services will depart Melbourne at 06:00 hrs and arrive in Colombo at 12:15 hrs, the national carrier said.

“The schedule is designed to maximise time spent in Sri Lanka for leisure travellers while enhancing connectivity for passengers travelling onwards to India via Colombo.”

“The increased frequency will be especially beneficial for the Sri Lankan diaspora living in Australia, providing greater flexibility to visit family and friends while maintaining strong connections with their homeland.”

source: Economy Next