Relocation of Emigration Area at BIA

Relocation of Emigration Area at Passenger Terminal Building, BIA, Katunayake

New “Emigration Hall” at Departure Passenger Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

The newly constructed ‘Emigration Hall’ at the departure passenger terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) was declared open on 15th July 2021. Under the BIA Terminal 1 expansion project, 23 new emigration counters have been added at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and this expansion project was completely funded by the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited at a cost of Rs. 430 million. This improved and expanded design offers a new experience to our valued passengers on their happy journey through BIA.

Today, air transportation determines a country's economic power and the successful completion of these infrastructure projects automatically elevates our country’s socio-economic prosperity. Pursuing the vision of to be the Friendliest Aviation Partner in Global Connectivity towards a Sustainable Economy, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited is aiming higher and reaching further to strengthen our position as a global, customer-focused aviation service provider with a truly Sri Lankan spirit.