SriLankan Airlines scores hat-trick as Leading Int’l Airline in South Asia at SATA

SriLankan Airlines Manager Maldives Nayomi Tennakoon (second from left) and SriLankan Airlines Sales Manager Agency and Passenger Sathira Ariyaratne (second from right) accept Leading International Airline in South Asia Award at SATA 2025 from Maldives-based Damas Company (Pvt.) Ltd Managing Director Abdulla Salih (centre)

SriLankan Airlines scored a hat-trick, winning the title of Leading International Airline in South Asia, under the Visitors’ Choice Awards Category, at South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, for the third consecutive year, placing the airline at the pinnacle of aviation in the region.

The airline directly connects to 33 destinations in 21 countries across the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, Far East, Europe and Australia. This includes major cities in five South Asian countries, covering three-quarters of the region. A comprehensive flight schedule, combined with SriLankan’s legendary warmth and hospitality, continues to make the airline a favourite among discerning travellers time and again.

Since its inception in 2016, the SATA has become of one of South Asia’s most esteemed platforms for celebrating excellence in hospitality and travel. The winners are selected through a rigorous nomination process and endorsed by their peers for their service, innovation and impact.

SriLankan Airlines Regional Manager Sri Lanka and Indian Ocean Indunil Wijekoon commented on the award stating, “We are delighted to be recognised with this distinction not once but three times in a row and we are grateful to everyone who chose SriLankan Airlines for the top place. This award is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, strategic growth and connectivity as well as our vision to shape the future of air travel in our home region – South Asia. It is truly rewarding to know that our customers and peers share this belief.” 

SriLankan Airlines prides itself on providing the passengers with an authentically Sri Lankan experience, while maintaining world-class standards in inflight meals, entertainment and amenities. Travellers from across the region can enjoy cuisine curated to suit every palate, ranging from regional specialties and continental flavours to the airline’s own award-winning Sri Lankan meal option. The passengers also have access to a comprehensive library of movies and music, with the option to stream content directly to their own devices through wireless inflight entertainment. 

Beyond service excellence, SriLankan Airlines is celebrated for its extensive schedule, offering convenient connections worldwide. In South Asia alone, the airline operates nearly 130 flights each week between Colombo and key cities across India, Pakistan, the Maldives, Nepal and Bangladesh, with flight timings optimised for passenger convenience, whether travelling to Colombo for leisure or business or connecting to destinations across the globe. SriLankan’s direct and codeshare network spans 113 destinations in 57 countries across the globe.