Qatar Airways has expanded its Colombo operations to five daily flights, increasing its schedule to 35 weekly services effective 1 July 2026.
The enhanced frequency offers passengers greater flexibility and improved connectivity through Doha to destinations across the airline's extensive global network.
The additional flights are expected to further strengthen air connectivity between Sri Lanka and key international markets, supporting both business and leisure travel while enhancing access to Qatar Airways' worldwide route network.
Cabinet Approves Kurunegala–Galewela Phase of Central Expressway
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the commencement of Stage 1 of Phase 4 of the Central Expressway Project, covering the 38.5-kilometre section from Kurunegala to Galewela.
Approval for Phase 4 of the expressway, which extends from Kurunegala to Dambulla, was originally granted at the Cabinet meeting held on 3 March 2026. Following deliberations by the Special Committee on Economic Management to determine funding arrangements, the project will now be implemented in two stages.
Stage 1, stretching from Kurunegala to Galewela, will be fully financed by the Government of Sri Lanka.
The Cabinet also approved a proposal submitted by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to carry out the procurement process in a manner that enables local contractors to participate, with the aim of increasing domestic involvement in the implementation of the project.
Qatar Airways Expands Colombo Operations to Five Daily Flights
