Sri Lanka Tourism Gains as Australian Arrivals Jump 20.3%
Sri Lanka welcomed 10,951 Australian tourists in September 2026, a 20.3% increase compared with the same month last year. Australia ranked as the island’s third-largest visitor source market, highlighting its importance for tourism businesses and international air connectivity. The increase coincided with the first full month of Jetstar’s Melbourne–Colombo service, adding another option for journeys