In a media release, 'SriLankan' said that the flying hours of these non-stop frequencies are estimated to be 05 hours and 40 minutes whereas the previous operations via Bangkok took 07 hours and 30 minutes of flying hours.

The Guangzhou route will have the highest frequency with 07 weekly flights out of the rest of the destinations operated by SriLankan Airlines in the China market, with the launch of this thrice -weekly direct flights. With this new introduction, SriLankan Airlines will complete its strategy of deploying direct flights to Colombo from all four stations in its China market, Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming and Guangzhou.

In January, 2011, SriLankan Airlines commenced its 03 weekly Guangzhou-Colombo operations via Bangkok and later added a 4th flight in February, 2012. With the commencement of the new non-stop flights this month, SriLankan Airlines will intensify its influence and meet the needs of South China market. The new flights are to be operated with wide body A330-300 and A330-200 aircraft. SriLankan Airlines aims to offer its customers an enjoyable flight experience onboard its latest A330-330, with 28 Business Class seats and 269 Economy Class seats, the release added.