Plans to construct separate terminal for domestic flights at BIA: Minister

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By Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera

Colombo, Nov. 24 (Daily Mirror) - The government is planning to conduct a feasibility study next year on constructing a separate terminal for domestic flights at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Aruna Karunathilake said today.

He told Parliament that it is important to develop domestic airports for tourism promotion in the country.

The Minister said the government has allocated funds from the budget to develop the Hingurakgoda domestic airport as well.

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Morrison Monday, 24 November 2025 08:58 PM

Why neglecting Palaly airport? Palaly should be another international airport for development of economy,tourism, transport, job prospects. Thus there is no need for another terminal at BIA.

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james Tuesday, 25 November 2025 06:12 AM

How many domestic flights that takes from BIA? Probably less than 10 per day with likely 4-5 passengers on each flight and you want to build a terminal for that?

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Riyazi Tuesday, 25 November 2025 06:30 AM

First you finish the half constructed new terminal and think about the domestic terminal later...Highway connectivity to the BIA...Train connectivity to the BIA and completing the central highway should be the main targets to be completed by next year....

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Shera Tuesday, 25 November 2025 07:39 AM

How many airports does a little island need? Create a fantastic transit system with highways and high speed rail to network from existing airports. This would address transportation issues even for locals.

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saman Tuesday, 25 November 2025 09:15 AM

Then what are you going to do with Ratmalana

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Colombo Man Tuesday, 25 November 2025 10:37 AM

Let Ratmalana Airport be for domestic flights.

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