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Australians are flocking to Sri Lanka in record numbers, and Jetstar has taken notice, with Tuesday’s launch of non-stop flights between Melbourne and Colombo.
JQ5 left the terminal at 12.38pm, 38 minutes behind its scheduled departure time of midday.
The new route unleashes more than 50,000 additional return-trip seats between Australia and Sri Lanka a year (although Sydneysiders will need to keep flying SriLankan or travel via Melbourne).
In the 12 months to June 2026, 139,410 Australians visited Sri Lanka, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures reveal – an increase of 13 per cent over the previous 12 months.
Jetstar makes history with new Sri Lanka direct flight route: 'Like Bali of the 1980s'
Jetstar's direct flights from Australia to Sri Lanka are set to kick off today, marking a massive moment for the airline.
It's the first Aussie carrier to have a non-stop route to the island nation, and prices are dramatically lower compared to other airlines.
Jetstar's CEO, Stephanie Tully, told Yahoo Lifestyle that Sri Lanka has so much to offer.
Jetstar will become the first Aussie airline today flying non-stop from Australia to Sri Lanka.
"We're excited to make it more affordable for Australians to experience its beautiful beaches, incredible wildlife, rich culture and world-class food," she said.
"We've already seen strong demand for flights, and Victoria is home to Australia's largest Sri Lankan community, so we're expecting the route to be popular with holidaymakers and those visiting family and friends."
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