SriLankan Airlines began operations in 1979, and has gone on to establish itself as one of the leading Asian airlines, winning several awards and proving its reputation for reliability and punctuality. SriLankan Airlines flights depart from its main hub at Colombo International Airport near the Sri Lankan capital. Cheap flights from SriLankan Airlines fly to destinations in Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia, totalling 28 locations in 15 countries. With code-sharing agreements in place with bmi, Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines, the SriLankan Airlines network almost doubles.
SriLankan Airlines flights from the UK depart from London Heathrow airport flying to the airline’s main hub in Colombo. The flight duration for flights from London to Colombo is approximately 10 hours and 45 minutes. SriLankan Airlines flights depart from Heathrow Terminal 4. Almost all of the aircraft in the SriLankan Airlines fleet are Airbus models.
Check-In
Online check-in for SriLankan Airlines flights opens 48 hour prior to departure and closes two hours before. Airport check-in also closes two hours before the flight.
Baggage
The weight limit for checked baggage on SriLankan Airlines flights is subject to the conditions and limitations on the ticket, but the maximum weight of any bag is 32kg. Hand luggage allowance is two bags of up to 7kg in Business Class and one bag of 7kg in Economy.
Seating
Economy Class passengers on SriLankan Airlines flights can expect a seat pitch of 32 inches. Business Class on SriLankan Airlines has a seat pitch of 48 inches.
Frequent Flyer Programme
The SriLankan Airlines frequent flyer programme is called FlySmiles. Member benefits include exclusive privileges and miles that can be redeemed toward cheap flights from SriLankan Airlines.
Additional Information
SriLankan Airlines has won the award for “Best Airlines Operator from South Asia” for the fifth consecutive year at the Kuala Lumpur International Awards (KLIA), which honour airlines contributing to Malaysian travel and tourism. SriLankan Airlines information proudly announced the award, at the same time their catering team won an award for energy efficiency.