Belavia Launches Direct Flights from Minsk to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.
October 28, 2025
On 28th October 2025, Belavia – Belarusian Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Belarus inaugurated its direct flight service between Minsk and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), marking a new chapter in connectivity between Eastern Europe and Sri Lanka.
The inaugural flight, operated on an Airbus A330-200 with a seating capacity of 281, touched down at MRIA at 2:00 p.m., carrying 277 international tourists. The arrival was celebrated with a ceremonial water cannon salute by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private)Ltd (AASL), followed by a vibrant Kandyan dance performance organized by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), showcasing the island’s rich cultural heritage.
To further extend Sri Lanka’s signature warmth, passengers and crew were greeted with gifts of world-renowned Ceylon Tea, courtesy of the Sri Lanka Tea Board.
Belavia will operate this route once a week, every Tuesday, offering travelers a direct and comfortable gateway to the tropical paradise of Sri Lanka.
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