Sri Lanka

Emirates will increase flight frequencies on its Dubai-Colombo path in 2025, increasing passenger capacity on the Sri Lanka service by 30 percent.Emirates Airlines is broadening its Dubai-Colombo, Sri Lanka path with a brand-new everyday flight beginning January 2, 2025.
This strategic addition will increase traveler capability by 30 percent, supporting Sri Lankas ambitious tourist objectives for the coming year and reinforcing the essential air connection between the two destinations.New Service Dubai-Colombo in 2025The brand-new service, operating as EK654/655, will at first run six times weekly through March 31, 2025.
Passengers can board flight EK654 from Dubai International Airport at 10:05 AM (other than Wednesdays).
The flight lands at Bandaranaike International Airport at 4:00 PM local time.The return flight departs Colombo at 10:05 PM, reaching Dubai at 1:05 AM the next day.
This thoroughly prepared schedule permits convenient connections to Emirates substantial global network.Starting April 1, 2025, the schedule expands to consist of Wednesdays, with adjusted timings to better serve traveler needs.The Wednesday flight will leave Colombo at 10:05 PM, touching down in Dubai at 12:55 AM.
The return service departs Dubai at 1:20 PM.
It then arrives in Colombo at 7:15 PM, providing passengers with additional flexibility in their travel plans.Travelers on the new path will take pleasure in Emirates signature luxury experience aboard its Boeing 777 airplane.
The airplane features eight First Class suites providing unrivaled personal privacy and comfort.This is matched by 42 Business Class seats geared up with advanced facilities.
A more 310 Economy Class seats are supports, with all developed for optimum comfort throughout long-haul flights.This addition matches Emirates existing services 2 direct Dubai-Colombo flights and one daily path by means of Male, bringing the total daily service to four flights.Collaboration with Sri Lanka TourismThe expansion significantly reinforces Emirates longstanding collaboration with Sri Lanka Tourism.
Together, they actively promote Sri Lankas diverse tourist attractions across Emirates international network, showcasing the island nations rich heritage and natural wonders.This partnership aligns completely with Sri Lankas new concentrate on bring in eco-conscious travelers and their ambitious objective of inviting 3 million visitors by 2025.
Emirates relationship with Sri Lanka covers nearly four years, starting in April 1986.
Throughout this duration, the airline has regularly supported the nations tourism and trade sectors, carrying over 12 million guests to and from Colombo.The improved schedule now provides more than 2,800 daily seats between the two cities and can transfer up to 160 tonnes of freight daily, offering crucial assistance for both tourism and trade connections.This capacity increase shows Emirates continued dedication to Sri Lankas financial growth and tourism development, while providing tourists more options and enhanced connectivity to destinations worldwide through its Dubai hub.Source: Aviation Source News-- Agencies





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