All SriLankan Airlines flights to Middle East cancelled today
March 1, 2026 10:35 am
All flights to the Middle East scheduled for today (01) have been cancelled in response to the ongoing situation in the region, SriLankan Airlines has announced.
All flights departing to the Middle East from Colombo were also cancelled yesterday following attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel and retaliated attacks.
Accordingly, passengers have been requested to contact the airline’s Global Contact Centre 1979, visit http://www.srilankan.com, any SriLankan Airlines office or respective travel agent for rebooking options and further assistance.
Following flights have been cancelled:
UL231 Colombo – Dubai
UL232 Dubai – Colombo
UL225 Colombo – Dubai
UL226 Dubai – Colombo
UL217 Colombo – Doha
UL218 Doha – Colombo
UL253 Colombo – Dammam
UL254 Dammam – Colombo
UL265 Colombo – Riyadh
UL266 Riyadh – Colombo
UL229 Colombo – Kuwait
UL230 Kuwait – Colombo
Passengers have been requested to remain patient as the cancellations are implemented in the interest of safety and wellbeing of the public and staff.
Accordingly, passengers have been requested to contact
1979 (within Sri Lanka)
+94 11 777 1979 (international)
WhatsApp +94 74 444 1979 (chat only)
Travel agent
Visit http://www.srilankan.com
