Airline
SriLankan (UL)
SriLankan Airlines anchors Colombo for both outbound ticket sales and inbound arrivals, linking CMB to hubs across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Why travelers choose SriLankan
- •Colombo-based support that can move dates without long hold times.
- •Through-checked baggage on regional and long-haul connections.
- •Premium fares include lounge access and flexible refund paths.
Fare families
Economy Saver
Lowest fare with checked bag and standard change fees.
- •1 x 23–30kg checked bag depending on route
- •Seat selection at check-in; paid advance seats
- •Date changes with fee; refunds restricted
Economy Flex
More mileage accrual and friendlier change terms.
- •30kg checked bag standard
- •Advance seat selection included on many routes
- •Lower change fees; partial refunds on some tickets
Business
Priority handling, lounge, and flexible changes.
- •40kg+ checked baggage and priority tags
- •Lounge access and priority boarding
- •Flexible changes with minimal fees when seats available
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Most economy fares include 30kg; light buckets carry 23kg; business and premium cabins run 40kg+. Special fares follow ticket rules shown at purchase.
Change policy
Flex and Business fares allow free date changes when seats are open; Saver changes with a modest fee plus any fare difference. CMB-issued tickets typically have a 24-hour grace for fixes when fare rules allow.
Check-in
Online and mobile check-in open 24h before departure. Airport counters close 60–75 minutes before international departures; digital boarding passes accepted on most routes.
Colombo (CMB) network
SriLankan operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight UL 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight UL 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight UL 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight UL 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight UL 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight UL 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat