Prefabricated terminal to be constructed at BIA to tackle congestion

In an effort to alleviate the current severe congestion at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), which is experiencing nearly 25,000 passenger arrivals and departures a day, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited has opted to swiftly construct a prefabricated terminal. 

This interim solution aims to mitigate the congestion until the completion of the ongoing construction of the second terminal.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, the prefabricated terminal initiative is projected to cost approximately Rs.15 billion and is anticipated to be completed within a span of six months. 

Following the completion of the second terminal's construction at BIA, the prefabricated terminal will be repurposed for domestic flight operations.

On August 23, 2023, Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva conducted an on-site inspection of the construction site to oversee the progress firsthand.