SriLankan Airlines is celebrating a significant milestone in its operations to the Maldives, having completed eight years of connecting its Colombo hub to the picturesque Addu Atoll. The airline began its direct services to the southernmost part of the Maldives in 2016, and since then, it has seen consistent growth in passenger numbers and increasing demand for flights.

Addu Atoll, with its serene beauty and burgeoning tourism sector, has become an increasingly popular destination for both leisure and business travelers. SriLankan Airlines’ regular flights from Colombo to Gan International Airport, located in Addu Atoll, have helped to boost tourism and foster closer ties between Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

SriLankan Airlines’ CEO, Vipula Gunatilleka, expressed pride in the airline’s long-standing commitment to the Maldives, citing the success of the Addu Atoll route as a testament to the company’s dedication to expanding its network and supporting regional tourism.

Over the past eight years, SriLankan Airlines has remained a vital link between the two nations, enhancing bilateral relations while simultaneously contributing to the growth of the local economy in Addu Atoll. The airline currently operates multiple weekly flights to Gan, offering both convenience and comfort for passengers traveling for leisure or business purposes.

As the tourism industry in the Maldives continues to thrive, SriLankan Airlines looks forward to further strengthening its presence in the region and playing an even greater role in enhancing travel connectivity to the island nation.