Decision to reopen BIA for incoming leisure and business travelers postponed

The decision to reopen the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for incoming leisure and business travelers, has  been indefinitely postponed by the Government. 

 

Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga stated that  the Government is yet to reach a final decision with regards to the reopening of  the airport.

 

However, the airport will only be reopened following the reciept of  approval from the Ministry of Health and the National Operation Centre for the Prevention of COVID-19 (NOCPC).

The  National Carrier SriLankan Airlines has announced its schedule for this month where flights will operate to Shanghai, Male, New Zealand, Milan, Sydney, Frankfurt, Tokyo and London.

 

The airline will fly to selected international destinations despite global lockdown as part of the repatriation process.

 

Furthermore, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad and Turkish Airlines are currently operating to Colombo as repatriation, cargo and departure flights.