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SriLankan Airlines UL

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SriLankan Airlines (code UL) is an airline based in Sri Lanka, a member of oneworld. A full-service carrier — the fare usually includes a checked bag, a meal and seat selection.

IATA codeUL

ICAO codeALK

Home countrySri Lanka

Allianceoneworld

CallsignSRILANKAN

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The airline in numbers

SriLankan Airlines — facts & history

We gathered SriLankan Airlines's numbers from the open datasets, flying since 1979.

Founded

1979

47 years ago

Alliance

Oneworld

Headquarters

Katunayake

Aircraft types in the fleet: 23.

סרילנקן איירליינס היא חברת התעופה הלאומית של סרי לנקה, בצי החברה 26 מטוסים והיא מפעילה טיסות ליעדים באסיה, אפריקה ואירופה.

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Route network

Where SriLankan Airlines flies

Main bases (by number of routes): קולומבו (CMB) · נוארה אליה (HRI) · בנגקוק (BKK) · גאלה (KCT) · אבו דאבי (AUH) · צ'נאי (MAA)

Key destinations

The route network is based on OpenFlights data and updated periodically — the exact schedule and current deals are on the airline's own site.

When a flight goes wrong

Compensation for a SriLankan Airlines flight

If a SriLankan Airlines flight to/from the EU was cancelled, delayed 3+ hours, or you were bumped — under EU261 you may be owed up to €600, regardless of ticket price. Checking is free.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

Which alliance is SriLankan Airlines in?

SriLankan Airlines is a member of oneworld — so miles and lounge access are shared with the other member carriers.

What is SriLankan Airlines's flight code?

The IATA code is UL, the ICAO code is ALK.

Where does SriLankan Airlines operate most of its flights from?

The main base is Colombo (CMB), then Mattala (HRI). In total the airline serves about 45 destinations.

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