Indian full-service carrier Vistara said it will start daily non-stop flights on the Mumbai-Colombo route from November 25 this year, the Press Trust of India reported.
Colombo will be the fourth international destination for the airline, it said.
Since August this year, the airline has started flights connecting India with Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore.
“Sri Lanka is a very promising destination for Vistara, given the growth it continues to record in trade and tourism, especially as India is the largest tourism source market for Sri Lanka,” said Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara.
From November 25 this year, the flight will be leaving at 11 am every morning from Mumbai airport and arrive at Colombo airport at 1.25 pm.
The return flight will leave at 2.25 pm and arrive at Mumbai airport at 5 pm, it said.
(Colombo Gazette)