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flag SriLankan Airlines rerouted Europe flights via Afghanistan and Azerbaijan, adding 90 minutes, due to closed Middle Eastern airspace, causing a 30% drop in Sri Lankan tourists in early March 2026.

flag SriLankan Airlines has rerouted its Europe flights through Afghanistan and Azerbaijan due to closed Middle Eastern airspace, adding about 90 minutes to flights from Colombo to London. flag To ensure safety and efficiency, the airline reduced payload and limited non-scheduled Middle East flights. flag The airspace restrictions have also contributed to a 30% drop in tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka during the first eight days of March 2026, with 47,646 visitors recorded compared to the same period in 2025.

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