Sri Lanka Airports Hit Historic Milestone: 1M+ Monthly Passengers 📈

Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka (AASL) recorded its highest-ever monthly traffic in January 2026, signaling a robust recovery for the island's aviation and tourism sectors. • Overall Performance • Total movements: 1,045,097 passengers • Previous record: 1,034,687 (January 2018) • Result: Growth of approx. 1% over the pre-pandemic peak. • Sector Highlights • Tourism: Driving the surge with 277,327 arrivals in Jan 2026—the highest for a single month. • Aviation: High airline activity and traveler confidence boosted movements across BIA, MRIA, and Jaffna airports. • Employment: 184 new recruits recently added to AASL to manage rising operational demand. • Top Source Markets • India (52,061), UK (29,540), and Russia (27,134). _Data based on AASL and SLTDA provisional reports._