From 21st November this year, Qantas Group's budget carrier Jetstar Asia will link Singapore and Sri Lanka, with a new service to Colombo five times a week. The airline will operate the route with Airbus A320 aircraft on a split schedule that offers morning and evening departures from Changi Airport providing choice for those starting their journey in Singapore and easy connections for those travelling via Singapore on Jetstar Airways’ daily service from Melbourne or the up to six weekly flights from Perth.
Jetstar Asia CEO John Simeone said Colombo was the gateway to Sri Lanka and the perfect holiday escape, "Sri Lanka is a vibrant destination known for its stunning scenery and warm hospitality and is must-visit place for many.- With our incredible low fares, we’re excited to enable more people to experience this wonderful country with its stunning beaches, delicious food and fascinating history and culture.
Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Chalaka Gajabahu said Jetstar Asia’s direct flights between Singapore and Sri Lanka was set to supercharge the growth of the tourism industry. "Jetstar Asia is making history as the first low-cost carrier to offer direct flights from Singapore to Colombo opening up exciting opportunities for travellers to visit Sri Lanka. On behalf of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, we congratulate Jetstar Asia and look forward to a successful partnership that ensures memorable journeys for all our valued customers.”
From Thursday 21 November 2024#
Flight # | Frequency | From | To | Depart | Arrive |
3K331 | Mon, Wed, Sat | Singapore | Colombo | 2100 | 2230 |
3K332 | Mon, Wed, Sat | Colombo | Singapore | 2330 | 0600 +1 |
3K333 | Thu, Sun | Singapore | Colombo | 0855 | 1030 |
3K334 | Thu, Sun | Colombo | Singapore | 1130 | 1800 |
#Subject to government and regulatory approval.