Air Astana’s inaugural Christmas day flight welcomed by Sri Lanka Tourism
Air Astana
From January 1st to December 25th,2025, Sri Lanka recorded 2,298,987 tourist arrivals, underscoring the strong recovery and superb impact of tourism on the nation’s economy.
Sri Lanka Tourism marked yet another milestone with the arrival of an important flight from Kazakhstan — a pleasant Christmas surprise, as the aircraft landed on December 25th itself. The special flight was operated by Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, in collaboration with LSR as the ground handler.
This inaugural flight for the 2025/2026 winter season carried 166 passengers aboard an Airbus A321. Air Astana will continue operations until March 2026, with two weekly flights (Monday and Thursday) connecting Almaty, the capital of Kazakhstan, to Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo.
Sri Lanka Tourism emphasized that the country offers a 365-day destination experience, where diverse travel opportunities can be enjoyed within a single day’s journey. This accessibility and variety provide exceptional value for international visitors.
