IATA code | UL |
ICAO code | ALK |
SriLankan headquarters | Katunayake - Sri Lanka |
Main operational airport | Bandaranaike International Airport |
Number of destinations covered by SriLankan Airlines | 122 |
Most popular destination | CMB, MNL, CGK, DAC |
Most popular routes | RUH - MNL, RUH - CMB, RUH - CGK, RUH - DAC |
Year of establishment | 1979 |
Parent company | Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation |
Popular fleet | Airbus A330 - 300, Airbus A330 - 200, Airbus A320/A321, Airbus A320/A321neo, |
Official airline website | www.srilankan.com/en_uk/sa |
Launched in 1979, SriLankan Airlines is the island nation's flagship carrier. The multiple award-winning airline was established with an aim to increase awareness of Sri Lanka and boost tourism. Today, SriLankan Airlines operates flights to over 40 destinations across Asia, the Middle East and Europe from its headquarter in Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo. Travelers who book SriLankan Airlines will be treated to the warm Sri Lankan hospitality and a host of top-of-line services that will ensure a seamless and comfortable journey.
The airline has earned several awards along the way for its exceptional service, safety, and punctuality, including the 'Best Airline in Central Asia' for four consecutive years by Skytrax. The airline is also the first from the Indian Subcontinent to gain membership to oneworld, the prestigious global airline alliance.
Passengers booking SriLankan Airlines flights can also save time at the airport by using the SriLankan Airlines online check-in facility.
SriLankan Airlines online booking is available through Almosafer.
Award Year |
Award Type |
2021 |
World's Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean by World Travel Awards |
2021 |
Asia's Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean by World Travel Awards |
2020 |
World's Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean by World Travel Awards |
2020 |
Asia's Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean by World Travel Awards |
2019 |
4-star rating in the Major Airline category by APEX Awards |
For passengers with a confirmed e-ticket, online check-in for all SriLankan Airlines flights can be made between 1 day to 2 hours before departure.
Yes, SriLankan Airlines allows web check-in.
Yes, SriLankan Airlines offers online seat selection at a nominal fee or free. It depends on your flight booking.
The total number of routes serviced by SriLankan Airlines is 95.
The airline code for SriLankan Airlines is UL.