Emirates announces fifth daily service to Colombo

Emirates is introducing an additional daily service between Dubai and Colombo.
Effective Aug. 1, the airline will operate five daily flights between Dubai and Colombo every day except Wednesdays when it will operate four flights. The additional frequency will enhance the weekly services on the route to 34.
“Colombo is a very popular destination for both business and leisure travelers, and is a convenient gateway to Sri Lanka’s idyllic beaches, picturesque countryside and nature reserves. The increased frequency provides our customers with greater flexibility in their travel plans, allowing them to explore this exciting destination and connect seamlessly to other flights on Emirates’ extensive global network,” said Ahmed Khoory, Emirates’ SVP, commercial operations-West Asia and Indian Ocean.
The new flight will add another 2,520 seats and up to 161 tons in cargo capacity per week in each direction between Colombo and Dubai, facilitating further trade opportunities between Sri Lanka and Emirates’ global network.
As with all Emirates flights, passengers on the new flight will benefit from a generous baggage allowance of 30 kg in Economy Class, 40 kg in Business Class and 50 kg in First Class.
Passengers traveling in premium cabins will also enjoy lounge access in Colombo as well as Emirates’ chauffeur-driven service in Dubai.
Travel with Emirates also earns passengers Skywards miles on the airline’s award-winning frequent flyer program.
Emirates commenced operations to Sri Lanka in April 1986, connecting the country to an ever-expanding global network of destinations, now numbering 150.
The award-winning airline currently operates four flights a day between Dubai and Colombo all days of the week except Wednesdays, when it operates three flights.
One of these daily services to Dubai is via the Maldives capital Male. Emirates also operates a daily service between Colombo and Singapore, offering connections to Australia.