Checked into the CIP lounge (paid about PKR 2000). Quite dated and crammed with sofa's and chairs. There were quite a few people and definitely the focus was on eating from the buffet.
Flydubai was getting loaded and being prepared for flight back.
Some shots of the apron from the international terminal lobby.
Sri Lankan A320neo 4RANB. can just make out the Serene 738 on the active runway.
Passengers were greeted at the door with 'Ayobowan' and directed to the seats. The plane looked very neat, tidy and fresh. IFE screens in Economy were decent size, with a good range of entertainment . The flight time was 3 hours:15 minutes. The plane was about 90% full.
view from the window.
Push back was about 10 minutes ahead of schedule.
Lunch option was chicken curry or vegetarian menu. I chose the vegetarian menu. Aloo gobi - daal and rice. Quite nice. I also tried the chicken and that too seemed tasty.
Arrived 10-15 minutes ahead of time. Local time at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport was about 8 pm and it was dark. Therefor no photos. Quite a few international flights (e.g. Emirates 773, QR 773).
return flight later.