Emirates enhances Colombo service with four-class Boeing 777 from July 18

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Colombo, July 15 (Daily Mirror) - Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is set to enhance its service on the Colombo-Dubai route by deploying its newly retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 aircraft from July 18, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said.

The aircraft, featuring the airline’s award-winning Premium Economy cabin, will operate as flights EK650 and EK651 - marking the second daily Emirates service to Sri Lanka equipped with the elevated cabin product.

The enhanced Boeing 777, with refreshed interiors and upgraded features across all cabins, is part of Emirates’ broader effort to roll out Premium Economy on more routes. Colombo now joins over 40 destinations globally that offer this sought-after travel class.

Flight EK650 will depart Dubai at 2:40 a.m. daily and arrive in Colombo at 8:35 a.m., while the return leg, EK651, will leave Colombo at 10:05 a.m. and arrive in Dubai at 12:55 p.m. Passengers can book Premium Economy seats through the Emirates website, mobile app, travel agents, or ticket offices.

The retrofitted aircraft boasts a four-class configuration: 8 First Class private suites, 40 Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 layout, 24 Premium Economy seats arranged in a spacious 2-4-2 formation, and 256 Economy Class seats. All cabins have been ergonomically designed to provide maximum comfort, with Premium Economy offering 6-way adjustable headrests, generous legroom, and a refined in-flight experience tailored for both business and leisure travelers.

Business Class passengers will enjoy features inspired by the Emirates A380, including champagne trim, light wood finishes, personal mini-bars, and 23-inch HD screens. The seats recline into fully flat beds, stretching up to 78.6 inches.

Premium Economy passengers will also benefit from a 35kg checked baggage allowance and an additional 10kg for carry-on items.

Emirates currently operates four daily flights between Colombo and Dubai - three direct and one via Malé. The introduction of the refurbished Boeing 777 highlights the airline’s ongoing investment in providing world-class service and enhanced travel options for Sri Lankan travelers.

Comments - 9

EMILY JOACK Tuesday, 15 July 2025 12:28 PM

please provide direct flights fron LONDON to COLOMBO return daily.

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senakab Tuesday, 15 July 2025 01:09 PM

after all these incidents still want Boeing???

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Pathmaranjan Tuesday, 15 July 2025 03:29 PM

Boeing is still the safest . Boeing 787 9 had only one accident in 13 years.

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wickrama Wijayasiri Tuesday, 15 July 2025 05:56 PM

If it's Boeing, I am not going, even for free......

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Ragunan Tuesday, 15 July 2025 01:30 PM

@ EMILY, every aircraft will have to either originate out touch its ‘ head office’ for discipline, inspection, change of aircraft’s, technical engineers, cheap fuel, food and the countries staff, etc.Thus Emirates cannot fly without calling at DUBAI.

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Nages Tuesday, 15 July 2025 01:33 PM

There is direct flight from London to Colombo daily by Sri Lankan airlines. What we need is direct flights from London to Palaly ( JAFFNA) daily.

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George Quintus Tuesday, 15 July 2025 03:31 PM

Matttla is more prefered

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Gamage Tuesday, 15 July 2025 06:44 PM

Muttala moth balled. It was constructed by a mad man to satisfy his ego wiping out the down trodden poor people.

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Socrates Tuesday, 15 July 2025 04:09 PM

I always fly emirates from Europe to Sri Lanka in business class so this doesn't apply for me. But now some people who can't afford business can spend a little more and get more comfortable seats. I always bring sweets from Europe to my servants in Sri Lanka which they like very much. Hope these new classes also allow additional baggage weight so they can afford to bring more things for people. And why not add a Dubai to Jaffna flight?

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