Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has issued an amber heavy rain advisory, with rainfall of around 100mm possible in some areas. FCDO: beware of flooding, landslides and travel disruptions

Shocking discovery: Authorities at Bandaranaike International Airport have seized over 110kg of suspected narcotics and detained 22 Buddhist monks in what is reported as the country’s largest airport drug bust

SriLankan Airlines increases Colombo–Melbourne flights to 10 weekly from August 2026, improving connectivity between Sri Lanka and Australia

SriLankan Airlines has partnered with flynas to boost travel between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia, offering smoother connections across domestic and global routes. SriLankan: "Strengthening ties through shared skies and enhanced connections"

British Airways expands its long-haul network with new routes to Melbourne and Colombo, plus more flights to key global destinations in Africa, Asia, the Carribean, and the Americas

With over 1,500 rooms across five brands, the hospitality giant extends its reach in India, unveils Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Sri Lanka, and penetrates new markets in South Asia by 2030

Emirates unveils surprising rise in travel searches for Vietnam, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and Japan