SriLankan Airlines has strengthened its regional connectivity through a new interline agreement with Island Aviation Services, operating as Maldivian (Q2), enabling passengers to access 17 popular domestic destinations across the Maldives through a seamless travel experience.
The partnership allows passengers to book journeys involving both airlines under a single electronic ticket, simplifying travel arrangements for inbound and outbound passengers connecting through Velana International Airport in Malé and Gan International Airport on Gan Island.
By combining SriLankan Airlines’ international network with Maldivian’s extensive domestic operations, the agreement enhances access to remote and popular island destinations across the Maldives, providing greater convenience for leisure travellers, business passengers and those exploring the archipelago.
SriLankan Airlines currently operates three daily flights to Velana International Airport in Malé and two weekly services to Gan International Airport, maintaining strong connectivity between Sri Lanka, the Maldives and its wider global network.
The new interline arrangement is also expected to create opportunities for travel agents, tour operators, corporate travel planners and individual travellers by offering more streamlined booking options and supporting increased passenger traffic across the Malé and Gan routes.
Commenting on the partnership, SriLankan Airlines Head of Commercial Dimuthu Tennakoon said the collaboration marks an important step in expanding the airline’s regional presence and improving customer convenience.
“Our collaboration with Maldivian represents an important milestone in expanding our regional footprint and enhancing travel convenience for our customers. By integrating our global network with Maldivian’s domestic connectivity, we are unlocking greater access across the Maldives while creating new opportunities for growth across key commercial segments,” he said.
SriLankan Airlines Manager Maldives Nayomi Tennakoon added that the partnership will provide travellers with greater access to the airline’s global network through both Malé and Gan Island, while allowing them to explore more destinations within the Maldives through a single itinerary.
“This interline partnership with Maldivian opens access to SriLankan Airlines’ global network through both Malé and Gan Island, extending further to numerous domestic destinations. Travellers can now experience the true diversity of the Maldivian archipelago through a single, seamless itinerary,” she said.
The partnership highlights SriLankan Airlines’ continued efforts to expand strategic collaborations, improve regional connectivity and deliver greater convenience and value to passengers travelling across South Asia and beyond.
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SriLankan Airlines Expands Global Reach with Maldivian Interline Partnership
