British Airways announces direct flights to Colombo from October

2026-03-18 - 03:33

British Airways has announced the launch of direct flights between London Gatwick and Colombo later this year as part of its expanded winter schedule. Accordingly, British Airways will fly three times per week from London Gatwick to Colombo from Oct. 23, 2026. Welcoming the development, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick described the move as positive news for both British tourists and Sri Lankans. “Welcome news for British tourists and Sri Lankans for the winter season. Recognise there’s been a lot of disruption. Good to have a new direct route to Colombo from October to the Spring,” he said. Welcome news for British tourists and Sri Lankans for the winter season. Recognise there’s been a lot of disruption. Good to have a new direct route to Colombo from October to the Spring. https://t.co/oEYrvk9k8L — Andrew Patrick (@AndrewPtkFCDO) March 17, 2026