Flydubai commences new Sri Lanka route
Flydubai touched down at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, also known as Hambantota International Airport, marking the opening of its new route.
Through this second route to the island, Flydubai said it was further supporting the Sri Lanka Government’s efforts to bring in 2.5 million visitors a year by 2016. The airline carried 104,000 passengers in 2012, recording 67% year-on-year growth.
Flights to Hambantota will operate three-times a week from 21 May 2013. FZ551 departs Dubai Terminal 2 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 2250hrs, landing in Mattala International Airport at 0635hrs local time following a stop in Colombo at 0555hrs.
The return flight, FZ552, direct to Dubai departs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0730hrs.