How to Book Travel on SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines is the national airline of Sri Lanka. It flies to 50 destinations in 28 countries from its hub in Colombo on a fleet of Airbus planes. Founded in 1979, SriLankan Airlines has been SriLanka's most consistent airline. It's now the largest foreign airline service to India. Having survived war, terrorist attacks and a tsunami, SriLankan Airlines has proved its staying power. It offers a reliable choice for travel in Pacific Asia and beyond. Follow these steps to book your flight.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet access
• A passport

Reserve and Purchase Tickets on SriLankan Airlines

1. Visit the SriLankan Airlines Web site to book tickets online (see Resources below). Use the Web site's travel planner page to find flight schedules, check flight information and reserve seats on flights departing Colombo.
2. Book tickets with a SriLankan Airlines agent at 011 ([phone]. SriLankan Airlines has offices across Sri Lanka with their main office at the World Trade Centre building in Colombo. The ticket office at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo is open 24 hours.

Book Flights to International Destinations

3. Travel to Great Britain on SriLankan Airlines. SriLankan Airlines offers numerous flights to the capital cities of London, Edinburgh and Dublin as well as smaller destinations in Britain such as Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester.
4. Enjoy European destinations. Fly on SriLankan Airlines and connect with flights in Dubai to fly to multiple cities in Germany and locations in Austria, Switzerland and Belgium.
5. Explore the Asian Pacific with flights on SriLankan Airlines. Flights from Colombo fly to Tokyo, Singapore, Malé, Kuala Lumpur and Bangok, among other destinations.

Take Advantage of Amenities on SriLankan Airlines

6. Ask about special features for traveling with children. Singapore Airlines offers games and toys on board flights and has a flight attendant specifically designated for child care. They also have diapers, bottles and special diaper-changing facilities available.
7. Choose to fly economy or business class. Economy seats offer in-seat entertainment screens, adjustable seats with footrests, as well as laptop charging stations and an onboard fax machine. Business class features a wide reclining seat with an individual reading light and personal video players.
8. Order a meal that fits your dietary needs. SriLankan Airlines offers numerous meals that take into consideration many medical and religious restrictions as well as offering vegetarian and vegan meals.

Tips & Warnings

• Check the SriLankan Airlines Web site for special discounted fares only available online.
• Travel advisories exist for portions of Sri Lanka. Check the U.S. State Department Web site (see Resources below) for current warnings and restrictions before making reservations.