Sri Lankan Airlines All Set to Welcome Indian Travellers This Winter Season

Sri Lanka remains a welcoming and easily accessible holiday destination for Indian travellers, and there is perhaps no better time to experience the island than this upcoming holiday season.

Destination Appeal:
Sri Lanka is promoted as a welcoming and easily accessible holiday destination for Indian tourists, especially during the winter season when weather is ideal for beaches, cultural exploration, and wildlife experiences.

Flight Connectivity:
- Nearly 90 weekly flights from nine Indian cities: Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Trivandrum, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli.
- Smooth onward connections from Colombo to the Maldives, Far East, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.

Tourism Collaboration:
The airline is working closely with hotels, tour operators, and travel services to ensure convenience and memorable experiences.

Visitor Statistics:
In 2025, Indian tourists made up 22% of all inbound traffic, with nearly 500,000 visitors arriving between January and early December.

Seasonal Attractions:
- Whale watching in Mirissa.
- Exploring the Cultural Triangle (Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura).
- Festive atmosphere in Colombo.

Hospitality Sector:
Hotels across coastal belts, Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and cultural sites are operating smoothly, with 25,000 tourists currently enjoying their stay.

About SriLankan Airlines
- National carrier of Sri Lanka, member of the oneworld alliance.
- Operates an all-Airbus fleet (A330-200/300 and A320/321).
- Covers 120 destinations worldwide through direct and codeshare operations.