2019
- Best Wi-Fi in Central Asia Region - APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards– Asia and Middle East, FTE-APEX ASIA EXPO 2019
- Marketing Carrier- PATA Gold Awards 2019
- Best Marketing Innovation- APEX Awards 2019
- 4 star rating in the Major Airline category- APEX Awards 2019
- First Star, Airline-Corporate Category- Golden City Gate Awards, ITB Berlin 2019
- First Star, TV/Cinema spot Category- Golden City Gate Awards, ITB Berlin 2019
- Third Star, TV/Cinema spot Category- Golden City Gate Awards, ITB Berlin 2019
2018
- First Star Campaign Category- Golden City Gate Awards, ITB Berlin 2018
- Second Star Campaign Category-Golden City Gate Awards, ITB Berlin 2018
- Second Star TV/Cinema spot Category- Golden City Gate Awards, ITB Berlin 2018
- 4 star rating in the Major Regional Airline category- APEX Awards 2018
- Asia’s Leading Marketing Campaign- World Travel Awards 2018
- Asia’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean- World Travel Awards 2018
- Asia’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean- World Travel Awards 2018
2017
- Best Full Service Airline in Central and South Asia- Future Travel Experience Awards 2017
- Innovation in Commercial Airline Cabins- Inflight Asia Pacific Awards 2017
- Gold Award MICE Promotions - Golden City Gates Awards, ITB Berlin 2017
- Asia’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean- World Travel Awards 2017
- Leading Cultural Airline in Asia – World Travel Awards 2017
- Best Airline in South Asia - Top Travel Awards 2017
- 4 star rating in the Major Regional Airline category- APEX Awards 2017
- Best Business Class Cellar - Highly Commended award - 2017
- Best Business Class Sparkling – Highly commended award - 2017
- World’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean-World Travel Awards 2017
2016
- Best Full Service Airline-Asia Pacific Region – Future Travel Awards 2016
- World's Leading Airline Operating to the Indian Ocean Region in 2016 – 23rd Annual World Travel Awards
- Leading International Airline- Maldivian Travel Awards 2016
2015
60. Excellence in Human Resource - South Asia" - Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 2015
61. “Superior Achievement in Passenger Experience” APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2015
62. Future Travel Awards 2015: Best in the Region
2014
58. Best HR Strategy in line with Business Strategy Award’ at ‘Asia’s Best Employer Brand Award 2014’
59. The prestigious Corporate Social Responsibility Health Promotion Award for the Impactful Healthcare at Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards 2014
2013
55. Vidulka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2013 - The Bronze for Energy Efficiency and Optimisation - State Sector Large Enterprise
56. Vidulka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2013 - Outstanding Energy Manager Merit Award
57. World Travel Awards 2013 Indian Ocean Ceremony- Special Award of Appreciation
2012
52. Silver Award in the ‘State Sector Buildings – Large Scale’ category at the Vidulka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2012
53. Bronze Award for SriLankan Catering Ltd. in the ‘State Sector Buildings – Large Scale’ category at the Vidulka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2012
54. ‘Best in Region: Asia & Australasia’ award at the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2012 Passenger Choice Awards in USA
2011
51. Won 02 Mercury Awards from the International Travel Catering Association
2010
42. Top Airline by Growth in passenger carriage (South Asia) from Singapore’s Changi Airport.
43. Best Airline Operator from South Asia at the annual KLIA awards.
44. Won 01 Trophy, 02 Gold medals,14 Silver medals and 07Bronze medals at the Culinary Art 2010.
45. IATA Platinum Award for implementing the 2D Bar Coded Boarding Passes (BCBP) programme in all on-line stations far ahead of time
46. Microsoft Loyalty Award for 7 years of loyal commitment
47. Serendib – Best Print Media Presentation on Travel & Tourism - Destination Promotion
48. Merit award at the National Best Quality Software Awards 2010 (NBQSA) for the Fuel Management Information System
49. Runner-up award in the ‘Unlocking Business Intelligence’ category at the CIMA Global Awards 2010 for the GreenSHeet Business Intelligence Suite
50. National Energy Efficiency Gold Award – large scale state sector category
2009
39. Best Airline Operator from South Asia at the annual KLIA awards
40. SITA Loyalty Award for 30 years of loyal commitment
41. Presidential Travel & Tourism Award – Airline of the year 2009
2008
37. Best Airline Operator from South Asia at the annual KLIA awards.
38. Presidential Travel & Tourism Award – Airline of the year 2008
2007
32. Foreign Carrier of the Year (South Asia sector) – Kuala Lumpur Int’lAirport Awards
33. Two Silver Medals and a Bronze Medal at the prestigious Hong Kong International Culinary Classic
34. Runner Up in UK’s Daily Telegraph Survey for Best Asian Airline
35. Imperial Mark in recognition of exceptional levels of service, luxury and quality (Nov 2006 – May 2014)
36. PATA Gold Award’2007 - Best marketing campaign - Airline
2006
28. CAAS Award 2006 for ‘Top five Airlines operating to Changi Airport-
Singapore’
29. Best Airline Operator from South Asia at the annual KLIA awards.
30. Best Overall Inflight Entertainment – AVION Award – 2nd Runner-up -2006
31. Silver Award in the Large Business Sector At the Community Leadership Awards 2006.
2005
23. Skywards Freddie award winner 2005
24. Mercury Award (International Flight Catering Association) - Silver in the category of Food or Beverage Products/Concepts 2004
25. TTG (Asia) Best Airline in South Asia 2005
26. Galileo Award for Best East-Bound International Airline 2004/5
27. OAG Award - Best Marketing Campaign – Finalist for Born That Way/5
2004
16. Skytrax Best Airline in Central Asia 2004
17. TTG (Asia) Best Airline in South Asia 2004
18. The Observer travel award ranking as sixth best long-haul airline for 2004
19. Skywards Freddie award winner 2004
20. Avion awards – World Airline Entertainment Association – 2004
- Best Inflight Video Programming – Short-haul
- Best Inflight Video Programming – Long-haul
- Best Overall Inflight Entertainment (Fleet size : 20 or less)
21. Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation Award for ‘Airline Turnaround of the year 2004’.
22. Cargo award – 5S merit award 2004
2003
10. Reise & Preise award in 2003 survey in Economy Class (Airline Hit Parade)
11. Skytrax Best Airline in Central Asia 2003
12. Skytrax First Runner Up for Best Cabin Staff 2003
13. Avion Best Inflight Entertainment 2003 for Fleet Size of 20 or Less
14. Most efficient operator of Airbus A330 aircraft for the years 2002 and 2003, in the Small fleet category of less than ten A330s.
15. Skywards Freddie award winner 2003
2002
4. Skytrax Best Airline in Central Asia 2002
5. Avion Best Inflight Entertainment Guide 2002 - 1st Runner Up
6. TTG (Asia) Best Airline in South Asia 2002
7. Skytrax World's Friendliest Cabin Crew 2002
8. Skywards Freddie award winner 2002
9. Reise & Preise award in 2002 survey in Economy Class (Airline Hit Parade)
2001
2. Skytrax Best Airline in Central Asia 2001
3. Reise & Preise award in 2001 survey in Economy Class (Airline Hit Parade)
2000
1. Avion Best Inflight Entertainment Guide 2000 - 2nd Runner up