COLOMBO
Beijing Capital Airlines marked a significant milestone today in strengthening air connectivity between China
and Sri Lanka with the inauguration of its direct flight service from Beijing Daxing International Airport to
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Colombo. The inaugural flight was welcomed in Colombo with an
official ceremony at BIA, attended by key representatives from the aviation, tourism, and diplomatic sectors.
The newly launched service will operate two weekly flights, providing enhanced and convenient access
between the Chinese capital and Sri Lanka. This direct connection is expected to play a vital role in
supporting tourism growth, facilitating business travel, and deepening connections between the two
countries.
China continues to be one of Sri Lanka’s important tourism source markets, and the introduction of direct
flights by Beijing Capital Airlines comes at a timely moment as Sri Lanka’s tourism sector continues its
recovery and expansion.
Advantis – Aviation Services, a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, has been appointed as the General Sales Agent
(GSA) for Beijing Capital Airlines in Sri Lanka. As a leading travel and aviation service provider, Advantis
brings extensive market expertise, a well-established distribution network, and proven capabilities to
support the airline’s successful entry and growth in the Sri Lankan market.
The commencement of Beijing Capital Airlines’ operations to Colombo also adds further depth to Sri
Lanka’s international aviation landscape, offering travellers greater choice and improved connectivity. The
service is expected to stimulate inbound tourism from China while also providing Sri Lankan travellers
seamless access to Beijing and onward connections.
The inaugural flight ceremony at Bandaranaike International Airport symbolised the beginning of a
promising partnership between Beijing Capital Airlines and Advantis – Aviation Services, as both parties
look forward to working closely to develop the route and contribute positively to the long-term growth of Sri
Lanka’s tourism and aviation sectors.
Commenting on the occasion, Ruwan Waidyaratne, Managing Director of Advantis Group, said, “Today’s
inaugural flight is not just the beginning of a new route; it marks the beginning of a promising journey of
partnership, connectivity, and shared growth between China and Sri Lanka.”
With this new addition to Sri Lanka’s air network, Beijing Capital Airlines reinforces its international
expansion strategy while supporting Sri Lanka’s positioning as a key destination in South Asia.
