French Bee Launches New Indian Ocean Routes
French bee is expanding its international network with the introduction of a new seasonal triangular route connecting Paris to both Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The low-cost, long-haul carrier will deploy its high-capacity widebody aircraft to service these premium South Asian holiday destinations.
Key Highlights
- French bee will launch seasonal flights from Paris Orly to Colombo and the Maldives.
- The new operations are scheduled to commence in December 2026.
- The airline will utilize its 411-seat Airbus A350-900 aircraft for the route.
- The configuration includes 35 premium seats alongside a large economy cabin.
PARISβLow-cost, long-haul carrier French bee is launching a new seasonal flight from Paris Orly to two destinations: Colombo, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
From December, the carrier will serve the new destinations using one of its four Airbus A350-900s, which have 411 seats, including 35 premium positions.
Future Outlook
The introduction of this triangular route reflects French bee’s strategy of targeting high-demand leisure markets during peak European winter months. By bundling Colombo and the Maldives into a single service, the airline optimizes aircraft utilization across its long-haul fleet while tapping into premium tourism traffic in the Indian Ocean.
FAQs
When will French bee start flights to Colombo and the Maldives?
The seasonal service is scheduled to begin in December 2026.
Which aircraft will operate the new Indian Ocean route?
French bee will deploy one of its Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which features a total configuration of 411 seats.
What seating classes are available on these flights?
The aircraft configured for this route offers 35 premium seats, with the remaining capacity dedicated to the economy cabin.
Where will the flights depart from in Paris?
The new seasonal flights will operate out of Paris Orly Airport.
