City of Dreams Sri Lanka and Cinnamon Hotels bring direct flights between Ahmedabad - Colombo with FitsAir

In a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing international travel from Gujarat, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, and Walkers Tours have partnered with FitsAir to introduce direct scheduled passenger flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo.

Flight Connectivity
- Operator: FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first private international airline.
- Route: Direct scheduled flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo.
- Start Date: Effective 15 May 2026.
- Frequency: Three times a week.

Schedule:
- Ahmedabad → Colombo: 03:40–06:50 & 10:45–13:55
- Colombo → Ahmedabad: 23:25–02:35 & 06:30–09:40

Strategic Collaboration
- Partners: City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, and Walkers Tours.
- Aim: Enhance international travel from Gujarat, making Sri Lanka more accessible as a short-haul luxury destination.
- Gujarat identified as a key source market due to strong cultural ties and growing outbound travel demand.

Hospitality & Packages
- Curated Cinnamon travel packages starting at INR 55,555.
- Includes: return airfare, two-night stay with breakfast at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, and private airport transfers.
- Guests can also explore Cinnamon Grand, Cinnamon Lakeside, and Cinnamon Red, plus multi-destination itineraries across Sri Lanka (e.g., Kandy, beach getaways).

Leadership Perspectives
- Nayana Mawilmada (John Keells Holdings): Highlighted Gujarat’s strong outbound potential and ease of access through direct flights.
- Kamal Munasinghe (Cinnamon Hotels): Emphasized tailored hospitality experiences for Indian guests.
- Nalaka Amaratunga (Walkers Tours): Noted the milestone in combining direct flights with curated packages for seamless holidays.

This initiative blends aviation, hospitality, and destination management into one offering, positioning Sri Lanka as a premium, accessible getaway for Indian travelers.