BIA departure public concourse open for visitors from today

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya and T.K.G. Kapila

The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) departure public concourse would be opened for visitors with effect from 9 a.m today ( December 5).  

Airport officials said that only one visitor will be permitted per passenger.  

Further, visitors are advised to adhere to the health practices and guidelines implemented by the airport in addition to wearing a face mask and maintaining social distance at all times when using the airport.  
Meanwhile, passengers who did not utilize their Duty-Free passenger baggage allowance due to COVID -19 and those passengers who have completed the mandatory quarantine period are allowed to purchase Duty-Free items from the arrival Duty-Free shopping complex at the BIA.  

Eligible passengers shall be granted a maximum period of one month from the date of completion of quarantine process to visit the Duty-Free shop at the arrival terminal of BIA to purchase goods using their Duty-Free passenger baggage allowance.  

• Passengers could contact the Airport  via 011 226 3017 for more information

Passengers could contact the Airport  via 011 226 3017 for more information.