Air China announced it will start nonstop flights from Chengdu to the Sri Lankan capital Colombo in February.
Operated by Airbus 330 aircraft, four flights a week will run on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from February 10.
The airline has also announced a series of perks for premium passengers on the route.
First and business class passengers flying to Chengdu will receive a free chauffeured transfer between the airport and downtown Chengdu.
Passengers with onward international connections at Chengdu are entitled to free stay in a five-star hotel for long layovers.
China is Sri Lanka’s largest inbound market in East Asia, according to 2013 full year tourism data.
