DP Aviation to operate domestic flights between Ratmalana and Jaffna

DP Aviation is set to commence domestic services with the operation of flights to Jaffna from July 1.

The aviation arm of David Pieris Group will operate four scheduled flights between Ratmalana and Jaffna per week.

A Cessna 208 Grand Caravan, which has a seating capacity for 13 passengers and a pilot will be used on the route.

The flight duration to Jaffna from Ratmalana will be 70 minutes.

Flights for the route are scheduled for Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. One way ticket is priced at Rs.22,000, and the round trip at Rs. 41,500 (introductory offer).

DP Aviation shared with Mirror Business that since it is yet to obtain the Air Operator Certificate (AOC), the flights are operated and maintained by FitsAir on behalf of DP Aviation.

Meanwhile, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said efforts are underway to add more routes.

 “Sri Lanka Tourism is working closely with DP aviation to add more domestic routes in the coming months,” he said.