Emirates introduces additional flights to Colombo

Emirates will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2 January 2025.

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The new flight will operate six times a week until 31 March 2025.

Emirates now offers four daily flights between Dubai and Colombo, including one via Male, ensuring seamless connections for UK passengers through its extensive UK network in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, and now Edinburgh, which as of 3 January will be served by Emirates’ brand new Airbus A350.

Sri Lanka Tourism aims to attract 3 million visitors by 2025, appealing to eco-conscious travellers with its abundant natural and cultural attractions. Emirates is a long-standing partner of Sri Lanka Tourism, having transported over 12 million passengers to and from Colombo since operations began in 1986. The airline will contribute to achieving the country’s tourism targets with the boost in capacity on the Colombo-Dubai route.