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SriLankan Airlines is the state-owned national carrier of Sri Lanka and a oneworld member, flying from Colombo to Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Australia.
SriLankan Airlines overview
SriLankan Airlines was founded in 1979 as Air Lanka and adopted its current name in 1999. It is owned by the Government of Sri Lanka and joined the oneworld alliance in 2014.
The airline flies an all-Airbus fleet of about 23 aircraft, made up of A320 and A321neo narrowbodies and A330 widebodies. It sells Business Class, with flat-bed seats on many long-haul aircraft, and Economy. From its hub at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo it serves India, the Maldives, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe including London, and Australia, where it has increased Melbourne flights in 2026.
| IATA code | UL |
|---|---|
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Main hub | Colombo (CMB) |
| Alliance | oneworld |
| Founded | 1979 |
- ICAO code
- ALK
- Cabins
- Business · Economy
- Official website
- srilankan.com
Where SriLankan Airlines flies
SriLankan Airlines connects Colombo with destinations across India, the Maldives, Southeast and East Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Australia.
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Maldives
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Dubai
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India
Flights to India
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London
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Singapore
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United Arab Emirates
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SriLankan Airlines sets baggage allowances by fare, cabin and route, so the same flight can include different allowances on different tickets. Your exact allowance is shown with the fare before you pay, and our agents can add bags at the airline’s published rate when they issue your ticket. See our extra baggage service for details.
SriLankan Airlines cancellation policy
What happens when you cancel a SriLankan Airlines ticket depends on the fare rules attached to it, which you see before booking. Tickets bought for travel to or from the US generally allow a free cancellation within 24 hours of booking when the flight is at least seven days away; after that, flexible fares may be refundable and others may convert to credit or be non-refundable. If SriLankan Airlines cancels your flight, you are entitled to a refund. Our cancellation desk reviews your ticket free of charge.
SriLankan Airlines date change policy
Whether a SriLankan Airlines ticket can be changed, and for what fee, depends on its fare rules; you will usually pay any fare difference. We compare the options before you commit. More on our date change service.
SriLankan Airlines check-in information
Check-in times and methods for SriLankan Airlines vary by airport and route, including online, app and airport check-in. For international departures from the US, plan to arrive about three hours before departure, and confirm the exact deadlines in your booking confirmation.
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SriLankan Airlines — frequently asked questions
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Which alliance is SriLankan Airlines in?
SriLankan Airlines has been a member of oneworld since 2014.
Where is SriLankan Airlines' hub?
Its hub is Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo (CMB).
What cabins does SriLankan Airlines offer?
SriLankan Airlines sells Business Class and Economy Class.
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