1979Founded
4Aircraft types
1Base airports
UL · ALKIATA · ICAO

About the airline

Srilankan Airlines (UL/ALK) is Sri Lanka's flag carrier, founded in 1979 and based at Bandaranaike International Airport. Known for service quality, safety, and punctuality across 35 destinations in Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

Fleet

Srilankan Airlines (IATA: UL, ICAO: ALK) is the national airline of Sri Lanka, established in 1979. As a member of the Oneworld Alliance, it operates a modern fleet of 23 aircraft primarily composed of Airbus A320 and A330 variants, supplemented by larger A340 aircraft for long-haul routes and regional turboprops for domestic services.

The airline maintains its primary hub at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, serving as the gateway for its network spanning Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Srilankan Airlines operates approximately 35 destinations, connecting major regional centres with key European cities and further afield to Oceania.

Since its founding, Srilankan Airlines has built a reputation for reliability, safety, and operational punctuality. The carrier offers a frequent-flyer program called FlySmiLes, enabling passengers to accumulate and redeem points across Oneworld partners. The airline operates both Economy and Business cabin classes with corresponding service and baggage provisions.

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