British Airways Restores Direct Colombo Flights (ft.lk)

British Airways resumed thrice-weekly direct flights between Gatwick and Colombo on Saturday, returning to Sri Lanka for the first time since 2015 with Boeing 777 service in Club World, World Traveller Plus and World Traveller cabins. Return economy fares start from Rs. 255,000, bookable until 15 November 2026 for outbound travel between 20 October and 30 November 2026. Gatwick departures run Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1640, with Colombo departures Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 1035.