Singapore Airlines Adds A350 Daytime Flights to Colombo, Boosting Asia Links

January 6, 2026 at 05:35 PM•2 min read

Singapore Airlines launched three new Airbus A350-900 daytime flights weekly between Colombo and Singapore Changi, boosting its service to ten weekly flights and enhancing Asia-Pacific connectivity.

Key Points

1Singapore Airlines launched three new weekly daytime flights on the Colombo-Singapore route starting January 6, 2026.
2The new service, operated by the Airbus A350-900, increases total weekly frequency to ten flights.
3The daytime schedule enhances connectivity to key markets like Australia, China, and the US via Singapore Changi Airport.

Singapore Airlines (Singapore Airlines) has significantly expanded its Colombo Singapore flight services. The carrier commenced new Singapore Airlines daytime flights on January 6, 2026. This move adds three weekly services between Sri Lanka and the airline’s global hub. The expansion increases the total flight Singapore Airlines flight frequency to ten weekly services.

This new schedule offers customers greater flexibility. It also provides enhanced connectivity options for travelers. The airline aims to support both business and leisure travel.

Key Details and Fleet Deployment

The new daytime service operates every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The flights arrive at Katunayake International Airport (Bandaranaike International Airport) in the morning. This schedule is a key change from the previous late-night arrival pattern.

Singapore Airlines is deploying the advanced Airbus A350-900 Sri Lanka for the new service. The A350-900 complements the existing daily night flight. The nightly service is typically operated by the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft.

According to the source, the first daytime flight, SQ-463, arrived at 10:45 AM. It carried 210 passengers and 12 metric tons of cargo. The subsequent departure carried 276 passengers and 14 metric tons of cargo.

The new service operates three times per week.
Total weekly flights between the cities are now ten.
The route utilizes both the Airbus A350-900 and the Boeing 787-10.

Strategic Network Expansion

The introduction of a daytime flight is a strategic move. It allows for more seamless connections through the Singapore Changi Airport hub. This timing is crucial for connecting traffic.

Customers gain enhanced connectivity Australia China and the United States. These markets are vital for both inbound and outbound travel. The new operation underscores the airline’s commitment to the Sri Lankan market.

Biren Poh, General Manager Sri Lanka for Singapore Airlines, highlighted this commitment. He noted the service provides greater scheduling flexibility. It also supports Sri Lanka tourism boost and trade. This aviation network expansion aligns with broader Asia Pacific air travel trends.

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