Once known as ‘the Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, this tiny island nation in South Asia boasts captivating natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Laden with lush tropical forests, white beaches and diverse landscapes with rich biodiversity, Sri Lanka lays claim to a long and colourful history of over 3,000 years. Emirates flies to Bandaranayake International Airport in Colombo thrice daily. Learn more about Sri Lanka below, or see our destinations on the Route Map.