DUBAI UAE, 6 January 2025: Emirates introduced an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai on 2 January 2025, increasing seat capacity on the route by 30% and boosting tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka.
The newly-introduced flight (EK654/655) will operate six times a week until 31 March 2025.
EK654 will depart Dubai International Airport (DXB) at 1005 (every day except Wednesdays) and arrive in Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, at 1600 (all times are local).
EK655 will depart BIA at 2205 and reach DXB at 0105 (the following day).
From 1 April 2025, a seventh weekly flight on Wednesdays will operate with an adjusted departure time of 2205 from BIA, arriving in DXB at 0055, while the return flight will depart Dubai at 1320 and arrive in Colombo at 1915.
The additional flight can accommodate up to 360 passengers, with eight suites in first class, 42 Business Class and 310 Economy Class seats, offering a premium customer experience while enhancing convenience and choice with an expanded flight schedule. Emirates operates two direct flights between Colombo and Dubai, and a third daily service is provided via Male.
Emirates and Sri Lanka Tourism share a long-standing strategic partnership, collaborating on initiatives and programmes to boost tourism to Sri Lanka by showcasing the destination to customers across its global network. Sri Lanka Tourism recently announced its vision to appeal to eco-conscious travellers by highlighting the island’s rich natural and cultural resources. Furthermore, with the boost in capacity on the Colombo-Dubai route, Emirates will contribute to achieving the country’s tourism targets of attracting 3 million visitors by 2025.
Emirates began operations to Sri Lanka in April 1986 and has consistently supported the country’s tourism and export industries with passenger and cargo services. Since operations began, the award-winning airline has carried more than 12 million passengers to and from Colombo. With the four daily flights, the airline will offer more than 2,800 seats daily on the service operating between Colombo and Dubai (both directions), which can carry up to 160 tonnes of cargo on the same flights.
For flight information and bookings, visit www.emirates.com
