The national carrier has recommenced passenger flights between Colombo and Kuwait, operating six times per week starting August 8, 2026.
SriLankan Airlines has resumed direct passenger services on the Colombo-Kuwait route, marking a return to regular operations between the two cities. The airline commenced the service on August 8, 2026, with six scheduled flights per week across multiple days.
According to the carrier's announcement, flight UL229 departs Colombo at 5:10 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with an expected arrival in Kuwait at 8:05 p.m. the same evening. The return service, flight UL230, follows a complementary schedule, departing Kuwait at 9:10 p.m. on identical days and reaching Colombo at 5:15 a.m. the following morning.
The restoration of this route provides travelers with consistent connectivity throughout the week, with Wednesday being the sole day without scheduled service. The reinstatement represents a significant step in rebuilding SriLankan Airlines' regional network connectivity.
