Turkish Airlines boosts connectivity from Istanbul to Colombo

• Expands service with 5 flights a week from 1 April and 6 flights a week from 14 May
• Flight frequencies will increase to 7 flights a week from 26 October to cater to the winter season

Turkish Airlines announced plans to ramp up its flight frequency from Istanbul to Colombo from four to five flights a week beginning 1 April and six flights per week commencing 14 May.

The additional service will offer passengers more flexibility in travel options, serving rising market demand and enhancing connectivity to and from Colombo via Istanbul. 

In a statement, Turkish Airlines revealed the expansion of its services, noting that from 26 October, the flight frequency will escalate to seven flights per week — right on time to cater to the winter tourism season.

The expansion will enhance tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

After a period of 11 years of service to Sri Lanka, Turkish Airlines has ushered in a new era by inaugurating direct flights from Istanbul to Colombo in October 2023. Previously, the airline had a stopover in Male before arriving in Colombo.