flydubai strengthens network in the Indian sub-continent with flights to Sri Lanka

Adding yet another destination to its fast expanding network, Dubai's first low cost airline, flydubai, has announced flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, the island jewel of the Indian Ocean, from 23 June.
This announcement is the ninth new route announcement in just over a month, bringing flydubai's rapidly expanding network to an impressive 21 destinations. Close on the heels of the announcement of flights to Lucknow-India and Karachi-Pakistan, flydubai has strengthened its presence in the region with the announcement of flights Colombo.
The four times a week service will begin on 23 June. A one-way fare including all taxes and one piece of hand luggage is priced at Rs. 13,000. With booking open, travellers will be able to purchase flights on flydubai's website (flydubai.com), through the local call centre (+ 94 11 473 2485) and from travel agents.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, said: "Colombo is a vital point connecting the Middle-East to South-East Asia. We see huge potential in the region and are pleased to bring our simple, uncomplicated low fares to the people of Sri Lanka. This is our third flight announcement in the Indian sub-continent and we are committed to offering the flydubai traveller an increasing network of destinations in this important region.
"Our inaugural flight to Colombo on 23 June, will be perfect timing for Sri Lankans wanting to return home to celebrate the Vel festival in July.
31/05/10 Daily Mirror, Sri Lanka

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