Emirates to Introduce Additional Flights Between Dubai and Colombo

Emirates will operate an additional service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2 January 2025. The newly-introduced flight, to operate as EK654/655, increases the seat capacity on the route by 30% and supports Sri Lanka’s plans to considerably increase tourist arrivals in 2025. 

The additional service will operate 6 times a week until 31 March 2025. EK654 will depart Dubai at 10:05hrs (every day except Wednesdays) arriving in Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake at 16:00hrs. Flight EK655 will depart BIA at 22:05hrs and reach DXB at 01:05hrs (the following day). All times are local.

From 1 April 2025, a seventh weekly flight on Wednesdays will operate with an adjusted departure time of 22:05hrs, arriving in DXB at 00:55hrs while the return flight from will depart Dubai at 13:20hrs and arrives in Colombo at 19:15hrs. 

Operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, the additional flight can accommodate up to 360 passengers, with 8 suites in First Class, 42 Business Class and 310 Economy Class seats, offering a premium customer experience while enhancing convenience and choice with an expanded flight schedule.

Emirates currently operates two direct fights between Colombo and Dubai and a third daily service via Male.