BIA Handles 4.75M Passenger Movements in 1H 2026 ✈️

The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) recorded robust activity during the first six months of 2026, reflecting steady momentum in Sri Lanka’s aviation and tourism sectors. Key Performance Indicators (1H 2026): • Total Passenger Movements: 4,748,481 (compared to 10.21 Mn handled in the entirety of 2025) • Aircraft Movements: 30,659 • Transit Passenger Movements: 424,856 Tourism and Sector Performance: • Tourist Arrivals: BIA welcomed 1.14 Mn tourists during the six-month period. • YoY Comparison: Tourist arrivals experienced a slight decline of _1.8%_ compared to the same period last year. _Note: Figures are based on official data released by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. (AASL)._