SriLankan Airlines has added Ahmedabad as its 10th Indian destination, boosting direct connectivity between India and Sri Lanka and opening new opportunities for tourism and trade.
Summary: SriLankan Airlines has launched Ahmedabad as its 10th destination in India, adding a direct link between western India and Colombo to support tourism, business and trade.
SriLankan Airlines has launched Ahmedabad as its 10th Indian destination, introducing a direct service aimed at deepening connections between western India and Sri Lanka. The new route reflects the carrier’s strategy to expand its footprint across the Indian subcontinent and serve growing demand for both leisure and business travel.
New direct link to western India
The Ahmedabad service represents a milestone in SriLankan Airlines’ India expansion. By adding this western Indian gateway, the carrier aims to offer travellers a faster, more convenient connection to Colombo and onward links across Sri Lanka and beyond.
Ahmedabad joins SriLankan’s Indian network
Ahmedabad becomes the airline’s 10th Indian stop, joining established destinations that include Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Kolkata. The addition strengthens SriLankan’s ability to cater to a range of passenger needs, from family travel to corporate and leisure itineraries.
- Major Indian cities served: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata
- New market access from western India via Ahmedabad
- Improved connectivity for leisure and business travellers
Tourism prospects from Ahmedabad
Direct flights from Ahmedabad are expected to make Sri Lanka more accessible to travellers from western India. The service should boost arrivals for leisure, religious pilgrimages and cultural visits, offering easier access to destinations such as Anuradhapura, Kandy and Colombo, as well as the country’s beaches and wildlife areas.
Trade and corporate links strengthened
Beyond tourism, the Ahmedabad–Colombo connection is likely to support trade and business travel. India is Sri Lanka’s largest trading partner, and a direct air link from a major business centre such as Ahmedabad will facilitate faster movement for business delegations, logistics teams and corporate visitors.
- Sectors highlighted in coverage: textiles, manufacturing, technology
- Additional industries expected to benefit: chemicals and IT services
- Shorter travel times for trade and investment missions
A strategic step for SriLankan Airlines
The new route aligns with SriLankan Airlines’ broader strategy to grow market share across India. Alongside network expansion, the carrier continues to invest in service quality to deliver a comfortable experience for passengers travelling for leisure or business.
What this means for travellers and the industry
So what? For travellers, the Ahmedabad service offers a direct, time-saving option to reach Sri Lanka from western India, reducing the need for connections and making short breaks or business trips more viable. For the aviation and trade sectors, the route is likely to deepen commercial ties and support growth in passenger flows between the two countries, while giving SriLankan Airlines a stronger foothold in a key regional market.
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