Aeroflot Russian Airlines and Rossiya Airlines are set to continue their summer operations to Sri Lanka, reflecting their confidence in the country as a preferred travel destination. 

Travellers can anticipate enhanced connectivity and convenient travel options between the two countries during their summer holidays. March saw 28,016 tourists from the Russian Federation accounting for 13% of the overall total of 209,181. Russian Federation remains second biggest source market for Sri Lanka with 91,205 tourists in the first quarter of this year.

It also underscores the airline’s ongoing efforts to promote tourism, trade and cultural cooperation between Russia and Sri Lanka.

The Director-General warmly welcomed the proposals put forward by the airline representatives, signalling a positive outlook for future collaboration.

She assured their commitment to maintaining direct operations from Russia to Colombo, underscoring Sri Lanka’s significance as a key destination in their network.

They expressed enthusiasm for further strengthening ties with Sri Lanka’s aviation sector and affirmed their dedication to providing seamless travel experiences for passengers.

The continuation of summer operations by Aeroflot and Rossiya Airlines reflects their confidence in Sri Lanka as a preferred travel destination and underscores their ongoing efforts to promote tourism and business exchanges between Russia and Sri Lanka. As preparations for the summer season progress, travellers can anticipate enhanced connectivity and convenient travel options between the two countries.

Source: https://www.ft.lk/business/Aeroflot-and-Rossiya-Airlines-to-continue-summer-flights-to-Sri-Lanka/34-760381