Airline operational update · 23 October 2026
Flights suspended through 1 November
SriLankan Airlines advises that the suspension of all flights between Colombo and Riyadh, and between Colombo and Dammam, will remain in effect until and including 1 November 2026 due to the prevailing security situation in the region.
The airline says services will resume once conditions have been assessed as suitable for commercial flight operations. The notice does not confirm a restart date.
For flight and booking information
- Within Sri Lanka: 1979
- International: +94 11 777 1979
- WhatsApp chat only: +94 74 444 1979
- Contact the travel agent through whom your ticket was purchased, or visit srilankan.com.
Please confirm the latest flight status and options directly with SriLankan Airlines or your travel agent before travelling to the airport.