Seeking to strengthen its presence in India, SriLankan Airlines plans to start direct flights between Colombo and Ahmedabad in the next three months, as well as enhance its partnership with Air India. Currently, SriLankan Airlines, which is operationally profitable, has 89 weekly flights from Colombo to nine cities in India, and Ahmedabad would be its tenth Indian destination. Subject to regulatory approvals, SriLankan Airlines plans to start four weekly flights connecting Colombo and Ahmedabad. Once the Ahmedabad flights are operational, Tennakoon said the airline would have a total of 93 weekly services to ten cities in India. SriLankan Airlines has a fleet of 23 planes, including 10 wide-body and 13 narrow-body aircraft.

Source: The Telegraph February 24, 2026 15:12 UTC