Russia to increase flights to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka will see visitors from the Russian Federation resume their travel to the island nation once again, with efforts underway to increase flights between Russia and Colombo.

The flag carrier of Russia, Aeroflot, will operate two flights per week, starting Sunday, October 9.
Permission has also been given by regional airline Azur Air to fly four charter flights per week, starting early November.

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando took to Twitter to share that the development would increase tourist traffic from Russia to Sri Lanka and gave due credit to the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankan Embassy in Russia for their efforts in this regard.