Business Class Flights to Colombo

Colombo is the biggest city in Sri Lanka and widely regarded as the financial capital of the country. Due to its low currency and skilled labour market, Columbo attracts businesses from around the world looking to invest in people, businesses and industry.
Colombo is a big trading area, with many freight trains, ships and planes delivering goods daily to the city. It also has a great deal of air passengers arriving daily for business, tourism and visiting family and friends. Many of the business travellers are arriving from outside the country from countries in Europe, USA and the UK.

Business Class Flights to Colombo from the UK

There are two airports serving the city of Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport is the main airport for international flights from all across the world. Located twenty miles from Colombo, it is highly recommended that you take a limo service to and from this airport. The roads are often congested, unmaintained and potentially dangerous.
Ratmalana Airport is a smaller airport, and tends to accommodate local flights only. Although some international flights are made from here, they are only to neighbouring countries, as opposed to round the world flights.
Below are some of the most popular airlines to fly business class to Colombo. Flying business class has many benefits over flying in regular seating. The food, drink and atmosphere is generally more relaxed. Depending on which airline you fly with, in flight entrainment systems are normally very good, with some airlines offering flat bed seats for long haul flights.

• British Airways
• Thomson Airways
• Sri Lanken Airlines

For a wider selection of airlines flying business class to Colombo, speak to your travel agent and they will be able to advise you.
When to travel and where to stay on Business in Colombo
The temperature in Colombo can be extremely hot, so business travellers should be prepared for this. It goes without saying that you should check that your hotel has air conditioning when you book. There is not generally a cooler period of the year in Columbo, but it can be less humid in the winter months.
There are many hotels dotted around Colombo, ranging in price. If your budget is low, you may want to look at staying at the Casa Colombo Hotel. Although their prices are not rock bottom, you receive great quality service, and there are various restaurants you can dine at in the evenings and mornings close by.
If your budget is higher than the Hilton Colombo Hotel could be a good possibility. With rooms ranging in price, the hotel is set in a convenient area near the centre of the city. Full room services are available here, and the facilities are fantastic.

Other Useful information about Colombo

The Sri Lankan rupee is the main currency in Colombo, however, you will often find that certain hotels and taxis will be willing to accept GBP and USD. Changing your money up is advisable at the airport or at reputable banks as there are the odd outlet looking to rip-off unsuspecting business people.
The warm temperatures mean evening times in Colombo are about the most pleasant part of the day. Walking around though is best done in the confines of the main tourist areas. Eating off the street is also a risky business as the lack of refrigeration means that food doesn’t always keep. There are a wide selection of bars and restaurants in Colombo, which will provide you with top quality food and drink.