Seoul, Korea (10 December, 2012) – Starting next March 9, Korean Air
will expand its network to Southwest Asia with the launch of a direct
service from Seoul Incheon to Sri Lanka and Maldives.
Korean Air will commence the direct service three times a week, flying from Seoul/Incheon first to Colombo in Sri Lanka and then onto Male in Maldives. The Seoul/Incheon-Colombo-Male flights will operate every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
KE 473 will depart Seoul/Incheon at 22:40 and arrive in Colombo at 04:10 the next day. The flight continues its journey departing from Colombo at 05:40, arriving Male at 06:40 the same day. On the return, KE 474 will depart from Male at 15:30 and arrive in Colombo at 17:30; then the flight will depart from Colombo at 18:50 and arrive in Seoul/Incheon at 06:10 the next day.
Korean Air’s new Seoul/Incheon-Colombo-Male route will be operated with an Airbus 330-300, seating 276 passengers and equipped with Korean Air’s premium seats. First Class has 6 Sleeper Seats; the 180 degree full-flat beds with 83-inch pitch and 20.6-inch width guaranteeing comfort and freedom during the flight. The Prestige (business) Class has 18 full-flat sleepers with 74-inch pitch and extra-large seat partitions offering comfort and privacy. Passengers in all classes can enjoy the new AVOD system that offers upgraded in-flight entertainment in high resolution and with top processing speed.
The new Korean Air route ensures travelers from the Americas, Japan, China and other Asian countries hassle-free journeys to Colombo and Male via Incheon International Airport, allowing them to enjoy the various touristic resources in Southwest Asia.
Set in the Indian Ocean in Southwest Asia, Sri Lanka is a nation where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and nature’s beauty remains unspoiled. There is an array of tourist attractions which fascinates many tourists; ‘Polonnaruwa’, ‘Anuradhapura’ and ‘Kandy’, historic places for Buddhism; Sinharaja Forest Reserve, a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO; and Nuwara Eliya, the most famous district for Ceylon Tea.
Additionally, the beautiful gold sand beaches in Galle and Hambantota and exciting Safari tours at the Yala National Park and Bundala National Park are popular destinations in Sri Lanka chosen by tourists from around the world.
Located in the South West of Sri Lanka, Maldives also known as the “heaven on earth” is a perfect country for honeymooners and families to visit and enjoy marine sports or savour relaxation. Described as the “flower of the Indies” by Marco Polo, Maldives consists of 1,192 small coral islands with white sandy beaches and emerald colored sea.
By connecting Korea, Sri Lanka and Maldives through Korean Air’s new direct flight, the demand for both business and leisure travel is expected to increase.
In order to gain growth momentum, Korean Air has actively launched new routes since the beginning of 2012 including Da Nang Vietnam in January, London Gatwick in April, Kenya Nairobi in June, Yangon Myanmar in September and Riyadh and Jeddah Saudi Arabia in November.
Korean Air will commence the direct service three times a week, flying from Seoul/Incheon first to Colombo in Sri Lanka and then onto Male in Maldives. The Seoul/Incheon-Colombo-Male flights will operate every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
KE 473 will depart Seoul/Incheon at 22:40 and arrive in Colombo at 04:10 the next day. The flight continues its journey departing from Colombo at 05:40, arriving Male at 06:40 the same day. On the return, KE 474 will depart from Male at 15:30 and arrive in Colombo at 17:30; then the flight will depart from Colombo at 18:50 and arrive in Seoul/Incheon at 06:10 the next day.
Korean Air’s new Seoul/Incheon-Colombo-Male route will be operated with an Airbus 330-300, seating 276 passengers and equipped with Korean Air’s premium seats. First Class has 6 Sleeper Seats; the 180 degree full-flat beds with 83-inch pitch and 20.6-inch width guaranteeing comfort and freedom during the flight. The Prestige (business) Class has 18 full-flat sleepers with 74-inch pitch and extra-large seat partitions offering comfort and privacy. Passengers in all classes can enjoy the new AVOD system that offers upgraded in-flight entertainment in high resolution and with top processing speed.
The new Korean Air route ensures travelers from the Americas, Japan, China and other Asian countries hassle-free journeys to Colombo and Male via Incheon International Airport, allowing them to enjoy the various touristic resources in Southwest Asia.
Set in the Indian Ocean in Southwest Asia, Sri Lanka is a nation where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and nature’s beauty remains unspoiled. There is an array of tourist attractions which fascinates many tourists; ‘Polonnaruwa’, ‘Anuradhapura’ and ‘Kandy’, historic places for Buddhism; Sinharaja Forest Reserve, a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO; and Nuwara Eliya, the most famous district for Ceylon Tea.
Additionally, the beautiful gold sand beaches in Galle and Hambantota and exciting Safari tours at the Yala National Park and Bundala National Park are popular destinations in Sri Lanka chosen by tourists from around the world.
Located in the South West of Sri Lanka, Maldives also known as the “heaven on earth” is a perfect country for honeymooners and families to visit and enjoy marine sports or savour relaxation. Described as the “flower of the Indies” by Marco Polo, Maldives consists of 1,192 small coral islands with white sandy beaches and emerald colored sea.
By connecting Korea, Sri Lanka and Maldives through Korean Air’s new direct flight, the demand for both business and leisure travel is expected to increase.
In order to gain growth momentum, Korean Air has actively launched new routes since the beginning of 2012 including Da Nang Vietnam in January, London Gatwick in April, Kenya Nairobi in June, Yangon Myanmar in September and Riyadh and Jeddah Saudi Arabia in November.
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