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SriLankan Airlines

Sri Lanka's flag carrier punches above its weight as Oneworld's smallest member. Colombo is a natural Indian Ocean hub, and SriLankan leverages it to connect India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. The peacock tail logo is stunning.

Callsign
SRILANKAN
ICAO code
ALK
IATA code
UL
Founded
1979
Headquarters
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Hubs
CMB
Fun fact

SriLankan Airlines was previously managed by Emirates from 1998 to 2008, during which time it transformed from a struggling carrier into a competitive regional airline.

Quick answers

What is SriLankan Airlines' callsign?

"SRILANKAN". On the radio a flight is called by that word plus its flight number, and on a live map its callsign starts with ALK.

What are SriLankan Airlines' airline codes?

ICAO ALK, IATA UL. Tickets and departure boards use the two-letter IATA code; air traffic control and flight data use the three-letter ICAO code.

Where are SriLankan Airlines' hubs?

Colombo (CMB).

Is SriLankan Airlines in an airline alliance?

Yes: Oneworld.

Aircraft you’ll see in SriLankan Airlines colors

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