✈️ Emirates to Double A350 Operations in Colombo from August

Emirates will introduce a second daily A350 service between Dubai and Colombo starting 8 August, replacing a current Boeing 777 aircraft. The expansion underscores the airline's continued investment in Sri Lanka as it marks 40 years of operations in the country. • Aviation & Infrastructure: The deployment of the additional A350 aircraft (flights EK648/649) will double the number of Premium Economy seats available on the route, enhancing the capacity for premium travel to and from Sri Lanka. • Flight Operations: Emirates continues to operate four daily flights to Colombo (three non-stop Colombo-Dubai flights and one daily service via Male) using a mix of Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 aircraft. • Schedule & Timings: The new daily A350 service departs Dubai at 16:10hrs, arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 22:10hrs. The return flight departs CMB at 02:55hrs, reaching Dubai at 05:50hrs (all times local). • Economic Impact: The added capacity and modern aircraft features support Sri Lanka’s tourism and trade sectors by connecting Colombo to nearly 140 destinations across Emirates' global network.