
- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children

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About
SriLankan Airlines is the flag carrier of Sri Lanka and is headquartered in Katunayake, Sri Lanka. The airline is a member of the Oneworld alliance. The airline was launched in 1979 and flies to many destinations in over 20 countries.
In 2015, SriLankan Airlines won the award for "Superior Achievement in Passenger Experience" from APEX Passenger Choice Awards and Future Travel Awards 2015: Best in the Region.
The airline has codeshare agreements with a number of airlines, including Air Berlin, Finnair, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, S7 Airlines, Air Canada, Air India, Alitalia, Asiana Airlines, Etihad Airways, Niki, Oman Air and Saudia. SriLankan Airlines also had a codeshare agreement with Mihin Lanka, before it ceased operations in 2016.
Top Tip: Do you plan on visiting Sri Lanka? Check out our guide to domestic flights within Sri Lanka for more information, including an airport and airline guide and FAQs.
Destinations
SriLankan Airlines flies to more than 100 destinations. This includes Melbourne, Dhaka, Frankfurt, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Tokyo, Doha, Seoul, Colombo, Dubai, London and more.
COUNTRY | CITY | AIRPORT |
---|---|---|
Australia | Melbourne | Melbourne Airport |
Sydney | Sydney Airport | |
Bahrain | Manama | Bahrain International Airport |
Bangladesh | Dhaka | Shahjalal International Airport |
China | Beijing | Beijing Capital International Airport |
Guangzhou | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | |
Shanghai | Shanghai Pudong International Airport | |
Germany | Frankfurt | Frankfurt Airport |
India | Ahmedabad | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport |
Bangalore | Kempegowda International Airport | |
Chennai | Chennai International Airport | |
Coimbatore | Coimbatore International Airport | |
Delhi | Indira Gandhi International Airport | |
Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport | |
Kochi | Cochin International Airport | |
Kolkata | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | |
Kozhikode | Calicut International Airport | |
Madurai | Madurai International Airport | |
Mumbai | Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport | |
Thiruvananthapuram | Trivandrum International Airport | |
Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli International Airport | |
Indonesia | Jakarta | Soekarno–Hatta International Airport |
Japan | Tokyo | Narita International Airport |
Kuwait | Kuwait City | Kuwait International Airport |
Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
Maldives | Gan | Gan International Airport |
Malé | Velana International Airport | |
Nepal | Kathmandu | Tribhuvan International Airport |
Oman | Muscat | Muscat International Airport |
Pakistan | Karachi | Jinnah International Airport |
Lahore | Allama Iqbal International Airport | |
Qatar | Doha | Hamad International Airport |
Saudi Arabia | Dammam | King Fahd International Airport |
Jeddah | King Abdulaziz International Airport | |
Riyadh | King Khalid International Airport | |
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore Changi Airport |
Seychelles | Mahé | Seychelles International Airport |
Sri Lanka | Colombo | Bandaranaike International Airport |
South Korea | Seoul | Incheon International Airport |
Thailand | Bangkok | Suvarnabhumi Airport |
United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi International Airport |
Dubai | Dubai International Airport | |
United Kingdom | London | London Heathrow International Airport |
Baggage
Carry-on Baggage
SriLankan Airlines baggage allowance is one piece of hand baggage for Economy Class passengers weighing no more than 7kg. Business and First Class passengers flying SriLankan Airlines are permitted two pieces of 7kg of hand baggage.
Checked Baggage
Sri Lankan Airlines First and Business Class passengers are permitted one piece of checked baggage weighing no more than 40kg. SriLankan Airlines Economy class passengers are permitted one item weighing 30kg and infants 10kg. The maximum dimensions for checked baggage are 158 linear cm/ 62 in. For infants, bags must not be greater than 115cm/ 45in.
For routes to and from North, Central and South America, First and Business Class passengers are permitted two pieces of checked baggage weighing 32kg. Economy Class passengers are permitted two pieces weighing 23kg each. Infants are permitted one piece of checked baggage weighing 23kg.
Check-in Information
Online Check-in
Sri Lankan Airlines passengers can save time by checking in online. Online check-in is available from 24 hours prior to your flights departure and closes two hours prior.
Economy Class
Facilties
SriLankan Airlines Economy class is where intricacy meets simplicity; the perfect combination for an enjoyable flying experience. Adjustable seats, mouth-watering cuisine with a choice of up to three main courses (on long haul flights), light snacks, teas, coffee and complimentary bar service including a range of wines, spirits and soft drinks, and an inflight entertainment with over 100 movies to choose from for all ages - these are the little luxuries that make pleasant travel memories for everyone on-board.
Seating
Enjoy comfortable and spacious seating with a good amount of legroom. The team will be on-hand to help.
Business Class
There’s no better way to fly than SriLankan’s Business Class. It’s an experience of comfort and sophistication, sealed with traditional SriLankan hospitality and warmth.
Facilties
You can indulge in delicious meals prepared with extra care to please your palate, with a wide array of healthy options. Stay entertained with the state of the art Thales AVANT in-flight entertainment system which has the latest blockbusters from Hollywood to Bollywood, and a collection of classics and favourites. Business Class features 15.4-inch screens, with over 50 TV channels, 120 movies. Onboard you are offered an amenity kit to give you that little extra comfort of Business Class.
Prior to boarding: Your Business Class starts at the airport, where you receive priority check-in at the silk route and complimentary access to the Serendib Lounge.
Seating
Experience the highest levels of privacy and comfort, relaxing in bed that recline to full 180 degrees. You can enjoy individual storage space providing room for all your personal belongings and you’ll find more knee room and living space.
Frequent Flyer Program
SriLankan Airlines operates a frequent flyer program called FlySmiles to reward to regular passengers. SriLankan Airlines is a member airline of the world's leading airline alliance Oneworld. Oneworld is an alliance of the world's leading airlines committed to providing the highest level of service and convenience to frequent international travellers. FlySmiles has 5 membership levels: Platinum, Gold, Classic, Silver and Blue. Members can also opt for the Baggage Bonus Programme offering exclusive additional luggage allowances.
Hub Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
SriLankan Airlines is based at Bandaranaike International Airport, which is the main international airport serving Sri Lanka. It is the hub airport for SriLankan Airlines. It has one runway and can handle nearly 8 million passengers every year. Other airlines which fly to and from this airport include Air Arabia, Air Asia X, Air China, Air India, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Oman, Qatar Airways and Saudia.
Fleet
Airbus A330 and A350s were bought and they continued to have an all Airbus fleet. With the new aircraft, SriLankan airlines expect to have a growth in passenger count by 2017, as they seek to add new routes to their service and remove the less demanded ones.
Oneworld Alliance
SriLankan Airlines is part of One World Alliance which is a leading global airline network, with 15 member airlines. Some of SriLanka Airlines' partner airlines include Cathay Pacific, Finnair, LATAM Airlines, Malaysia, Qantas, Qatar, Iberia, British Airways, American Airlines and many others. Oneworld alliance covers more than a thousand destinations in 155 countries.