IndiGo, India's leading low-cost airline, has reinstated daily flight services on several key routes connecting India and Sri Lanka, enhancing air connectivity between the two countries while creating greater opportunities for tourism, trade and business travel.
The airline resumed operations on three important routes from 1 October, covering New Delhi–Colombo, Bengaluru–Colombo and Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)–Jaffna.
The restoration of daily flights between New Delhi and Colombo, as well as Bengaluru and Colombo, is expected to improve travel convenience for tourists, business professionals and diplomatic travellers moving between the neighbouring countries.
Meanwhile, direct flights between Tiruchirappalli Airport in Tamil Nadu and Jaffna International Airport resumed on 1 October following a three-month suspension. The service is scheduled to operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Under the revised schedule, flights depart from Trichy at 1.05 p.m. and arrive in Jaffna at 1.50 p.m. The return service leaves Jaffna at 2.30 p.m. The resumption of operations was marked by 88 passengers travelling on the inaugural flight.
The restoration of the direct connection has been welcomed by communities in Sri Lanka's Northern Province, offering a quicker and more convenient travel option for passengers travelling between northern Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu.
Beyond improving passenger mobility, the Trichy–Jaffna route is expected to strengthen longstanding cultural, family and commercial connections between the two regions.
The renewed flight connections across these key routes are anticipated to further strengthen bilateral relations between India and Sri Lanka while supporting the expansion of tourism, trade and wider economic and social engagement.
Aitken Spence Travels Expands Nordic Market Reach with Destination Promotion Workshop
Aitken Spence Travels has reinforced its presence in the Nordic tourism market by successfully hosting a destination promotion presentation and workshop in collaboration with Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, targeting established and prospective tour operators across Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway.
The event attracted more than 30 tour operators representing the four Nordic countries, creating an important platform for strengthening industry partnerships, promoting Sri Lanka's diverse tourism experiences and identifying new opportunities for business collaboration.
The workshop focused on positioning Sri Lanka as an appealing destination for Nordic travellers, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage, breathtaking natural landscapes, diverse wildlife, pristine beaches and wide range of holiday experiences. It also provided an opportunity for Aitken Spence Travels to engage directly with international travel trade representatives, strengthen destination awareness and explore opportunities to attract more visitors from the region.
Through initiatives such as this, Aitken Spence Travels continues to expand its international network and strengthen relationships across strategically important tourism markets. Its collaboration with Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways further highlights the value of strong airline partnerships in improving destination accessibility, increasing international exposure and supporting visitor arrivals.
The initiative underscores Aitken Spence Travels' continued commitment to positioning Sri Lanka as a competitive global tourism destination, developing lasting relationships with international travel partners and generating new opportunities for sustainable tourism growth.
IndiGo Restores Key Flight Services Between India and Sri Lanka
