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Sri Lanka · Founded 1979

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SriLankan Airlines Business Class

SriLankan Airlines is a oneworld member flying to 35 destinations across 21 countries from its Colombo hub, including direct service from London to Colombo. The warm Sri Lankan hospitality and Ceylon tea service create a distinctive business class experience, with capacity actively expanding on routes like Melbourne-Colombo.

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Quick answers

At a glance

What is SriLankan Airlines business class?

SriLankan Business Class — Lie-flat with direct aisle access (1-2-1 on A330-300). Seat width 19.5 inches, length 79 inches.

How much can I save on SriLankan Airlines?

Consolidator fares from $2,350 — about 58% below published retail. You earn full FlySmiLes miles.

Which lounges does SriLankan Airlines use?

Serendib Business Lounge (CMB). Worldwide: oneworld partner lounges worldwide.

The Airline

About SriLankan Airlines

A comprehensive look at SriLankan Airlines's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.

Airline overview

SriLankan Airlines is a oneworld member flying to 35 destinations across 21 countries from its Colombo hub, including direct service from London to Colombo. The warm Sri Lankan hospitality and Ceylon tea service create a distinctive business class experience, with capacity actively expanding on routes like Melbourne-Colombo.

Founded in 1979, SriLankan Airlines is headquartered in Sri Lanka and operates to 35+ destinations across 21 countries. The fleet is built around Airbus A330-300 and Airbus A330-200 for long-haul operations, with additional narrowbody types on regional routes. SriLankan Airlines is a oneworld alliance member, which gives passengers access to lounges and booking across all partner carriers worldwide.

The business class experience

SriLankan Business Class features Lie-flat with direct aisle access (1-2-1 on A330-300). Seat width is 19.5 inches and fully extended bed length is 79 inches — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on SriLankan Airlines's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.

In-flight entertainment is delivered via Seatback touchscreen IFE. Dining on SriLankan Airlines: Sri Lankan and international cuisine, Ceylon tea service. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 30kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.

Lounges and ground experience

At the home hub: Serendib Business Lounge (CMB). At other airports worldwide: oneworld partner lounges worldwide. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.

On the ground at departure, SriLankan Airlines business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.

What travelers say

“Warm hospitality and authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. oneworld benefits are valuable. Good value gateway to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Ceylon tea service is a nice touch. First full-year profit in over a decade posted in FY2023-24.”

— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review

Booking SriLankan Airlines with consolidator fares

Our consolidator contract with SriLankan Airlines gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 58% savings on business class bookings. These are standard SriLankan Airlines tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in FlySmiLes, complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.

When you request a quote, we search all available SriLankan Airlines dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with SriLankan Airlines under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.

Cabin Details

Inside SriLankan Airlines business class

Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.

Cabin name
SriLankan Business Class
Seat type
Lie-flat with direct aisle access (1-2-1 on A330-300)
Seat width
19.5 inches
Seat length
79 inches
In-flight entertainment
Seatback touchscreen IFE
Dining
Sri Lankan and international cuisine, Ceylon tea service
Baggage allowance
2 × 30kg checked
Miles program
FlySmiLes

Home lounge

Serendib Business Lounge (CMB)

Lounges at other airports

oneworld partner lounges worldwide

Hubs

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo

Aircraft types

Airbus A330-300Airbus A330-200

“Warm hospitality and authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. oneworld benefits are valuable. Good value gateway to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Ceylon tea service is a nice touch. First full-year profit in over a decade posted in FY2023-24.”

— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review

Top Routes

Popular SriLankan Airlines business class routes

The most-booked SriLankan Airlines premium routes through our consolidator contracts.

  • London → Colombo
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  • Paris → Colombo
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  • Tokyo → Colombo
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  • Melbourne → Colombo
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Fleet

SriLankan Airlines aircraft we book

SriLankan Airlines srilankan business class on each aircraft type — cabin product, seat configuration, and route examples.

See the full SriLankan Airlines fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.

Reference Data

SriLankan Airlines carrier reference

FieldValue
IATA airline codeUL
ICAO airline codeALK
Canonical nameSriLankan Airlines
CountrySri Lanka
Founded1979
Allianceoneworld
Hub airportsBandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo
Source for canonical fieldsWikidata (CC0) · Q853293 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog

Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.

Facts independently verified 2026-08-05

Fleet, route, seat, and lounge facts on this page were checked against 1 independent source:

Star ratings follow a separate five-source composite methodology — see our ratings & verification methodology.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about booking SriLankan Airlines business class through our consolidator.

How much is SriLankan Airlines business class?
Consolidator fares start from $2,350 — about 58% below published retail. Exact pricing depends on route, travel dates and season.
What seat will I get on SriLankan Airlines?
SriLankan Airlines business class features Lie-flat with direct aisle access (1-2-1 on A330-300). Seat width: 19.5 inches, fully extended length: 79 inches.
Which lounges can I use with SriLankan Airlines business class?
At the home hub: Serendib Business Lounge (CMB). Worldwide: oneworld partner lounges worldwide.
Will I earn miles on these fares?
Yes. We book you directly with SriLankan Airlines under your name. You earn full FlySmiLes miles and tier credit — typically 100-125% for business class.
What dining and IFE does SriLankan Airlines offer in business class?
Dining: Sri Lankan and international cuisine, Ceylon tea service. In-flight entertainment: Seatback touchscreen IFE.
What's the baggage allowance?
2 × 30kg checked. This is the standard SriLankan Airlines business class allowance.

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