FitsAir commences only direct air service between Colombo and Ahmedabad

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From left: FitsAir Head of Marketing and Communications Shafiya Careem, Acting Chief Commercial Officer Najath Suruba, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Senior Vice President Kamal Munasinghe, John Keells Holdings Senior Vice President Nalaka Amaratunga, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Head of Commercial Victoria Fuh, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Manager –Marketing Anupama Ranasinghe, and FitsAir Executive Director Ammar Kassim

FitsAir officially commenced direct operations between Colombo and Ahmedabad on 19 June, becoming the only airline to offer non-stop flights between the two cities.

Operating three times weekly, the new service strengthens connectivity between Sri Lanka and Western India while offering greater convenience for both leisure and business travellers.

Ahmedabad, one of India’s leading commercial centres and the gateway to Gujarat, represents a key market for tourism, trade, and investment. The new route supports growing demand for direct travel while creating new opportunities for business and cultural exchange between the two destinations.

The inaugural flight marks another milestone in FitsAir’s network expansion strategy, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity through affordable and convenient travel.

A special launch ceremony was held to commemorate the occasion, attended by representatives from FitsAir, Walkers Tours, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, and the travel, trade, and tourism sector.

FitsAir Executive Director Ammar Kassim said: “Routes transcend airports – they connect dreams, drive trade, and build partnerships. We are excited to launch our newest direct service between Colombo and Ahmedabad, the only non-stop link of its kind. This milestone simplifies travel while unlocking new opportunities for tourism, trade, and economic collaboration between Sri Lanka and Gujarat in India.”

Passengers can now book flights between Colombo and Ahmedabad through www.fitsair.com, the FitsAir ticketing office and authorised travel agents.