Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of Kuwait, has announced that it will commence direct flight operations to Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting Wednesday, April 15, 2026. 

The new service is expected to strengthen air connectivity and provide greater travel opportunities between the two countries.

According to the airline, flights will operate weekly every Wednesday. 

The outbound service departs Kuwait at 01:30 hrs and arrives in Colombo at 18:05 hrs, while the return flight departs Colombo at 19:05 hrs and reaches Kuwait at 03:30 hrs.

In addition to the new route, Kuwait Airways is offering eligible passengers a complimentary Saudi Arabia transit visa, enhancing travel flexibility for those transiting via the Kingdom. 

To qualify, passengers must hold a valid Kuwaiti residency and a passport valid for more than six months.

The airline has invited trade partners and passengers to contact its Colombo sales team for bookings and inquiries via cmbrr.gsa@kuwaitairways.com, 011 2272142 / 011 2272143, or +94 77 275 6420. (Newswire)

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Kuwait Airways has announced that it will resume commercial flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting October 26. 

According to the Kuwait Times, the national carrier will operate four weekly flights on Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 

In a press statement, the airline said Colombo remains an important tourist destination for its passengers, adding that the decision to relaunch flights reflects the company’s commitment to meeting customer demand and offering a wide range of global travel options.

Kuwait Airways reaffirmed its keenness to expand its network by introducing destinations that cater to the diverse needs of travellers, providing them with more choices and enhanced connectivity. 

Established in 1953 under the name Kuwait National Airways Limited, the company began operations in March 1954. The Kuwaiti government acquired full ownership of the airline in 1962, making it the country’s national carrier. (Newswire)

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