Hello Colombo: Air Arabia now flies to Sri Lanka from Terminal A

Tick off a bucket list destination…

Low-cost UAE airline Air Arabia has just launched a new flight route to Colombo in Sri Lanka as of December 8. The airline will connect the UAE’s capital to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, with flights on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday every week, with the short-haul flight taking close to four hours.

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Travellers can already book tickets directly on the Air Arabia website, with return fares from Dhs2,000.

For an escape filled with just the right amount of adventure, culture, and wellness, there are plenty of reasons to add Sri Lanka to your bucket list.

Say ayubowan (hello) to endless green landscapes, tree plantations, wildlife, rainforests, and waterfalls. Some of the main attractions in Sri Lanka include taking the picturesque train ride from Kandy to Ella, climbing Sigiriya Rock, and checking out some of the beautiful beaches including Dalawella.

You can fill your itinerary with as many or as few day trips as you wish (taking time out to sip locally-grown tea by the infinity pool is totally acceptable and encouraged).

For more information, visit: airarabia.com

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