Budget Flights, Big Adventures: Sri Lanka’s Latest Airline Now Connecting to KL

Budget flights are now within reach for travelers between Sri Lanka and Kuala Lumpur, with the launch of a new low-cost airline!

SEPANG – Budget flights are now within reach for travelers between Sri Lanka and Kuala Lumpur, with the launch of a new low-cost airline!

Tourism Malaysia is celebrating a significant expansion in air travel between Sri Lanka and Malaysia with the introduction of FitsAir’s new direct flights connecting Colombo to Kuala Lumpur. Starting April 4, 2025, this new route will operate four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday), enhancing convenience and offering more flexibility for travelers.

This new direct service strengthens the existing air connectivity between the two nations, providing an additional low-cost carrier option to Sri Lankan passengers seeking affordable, reliable travel to Malaysia.

Enhancing Connectivity and Boosting Tourism

This new service comes as Sri Lanka’s visits to Malaysia rise, with 61,766 Sri Lankan visitors in 2024, a 4.2% increase from the previous year. FitsAir joins 30 existing weekly flights between Colombo and Malaysia, expanding travel choices.

Aligned with Malaysia’s Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, the route is set to enhance Malaysia’s appeal and further strengthen tourism and aviation ties between the two nations.

Budget Flights A Strategic Move for Tourism and Aviation

This route expansion is also aligned with Malaysia’s long-term tourism goals, particularly the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. Dato’ Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, Secretary General of Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture, expressed his enthusiasm for the new service:

“We are thrilled to see FitsAir launching this new route to Kuala Lumpur. It is a great step in enhancing the appeal of Malaysia as a top destination for Sri Lankan visitors and contributes to our efforts to increase flight frequencies and tourism activity in the region.”

What This Means for Air Travelers

For aviation enthusiasts and travelers, this move not only increases options for those flying between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur but also signals a growing trend of low-cost carriers expanding their footprint in South East Asia. FitsAir’s entry into this market complements the existing offerings by major full-service carriers and low-cost airlines. – NMH

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Attiqah Solehah

Attiqah Mohd is a writer for New Malaysia Herald and a seasoned  PR Specialist with six years of experience in public relations, branding, and media relations across various industries. Beyond her corporate expertise, she is a creative storyteller, painter, poet as well as passionate humanitarian and active volunteer with MERCY Malaysia.

Attiqah Solehah

Attiqah Mohd is a writer for New Malaysia Herald and a seasoned  PR Specialist with six years of experience in public relations, branding, and media relations across various industries. Beyond her corporate expertise, she is a creative storyteller, painter, poet as well as passionate humanitarian and active volunteer with MERCY Malaysia.

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