SriLankan Airlines, a member of the oneworld alliance, in a move to meet the increasing demands for air services between China and Sri Lanka initiated operations to Kunming on December 1, 2014, making it the fifth destination that the carrier operates to in China.

SriLankan Airlines currently operates a total of 15 weekly flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Canton and Hong Kong and with this initiative marks its presence in the South-western China as well. Known as “the City of Eternal Spring” Kunming is the capital and the largest city in Yunnan Province of South West China.   The city is home to several universities, museums, galleries and other important economic, cultural, and educational institutions, making it a popular destination among both leisure and business travellers.

Accordingly, SriLankan operates three weekly flights, departing Colombo on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 18:35 hrs, and arriving in Kunming at 01:50 hrs. The flight departs Kunming at 02:55 hrs to arrive in Colombo at 05:45 hrs. Passengers will also get the opportunity to enjoy the relaxing ambience and easy reclining seating on board SriLankan Airlines’A320 aircraft that will be operated on the route.

This addition of a new destination will benefit the passengers who are seeking onward connections to Middle East, India and the Maldives. With 40 flights a week to 8 Middle Eastern cities, 88 weekly flights to seven Indian destinations and 36 weekly frequencies to Male, SriLankan passengers can now enjoy seamless connectivity from Colombo.