BIA air traffic up 14% in first eight months of 2025

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Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) recorded a 14.4% year-on-year increase in air traffic during the first eight months of 2025, reflecting a steady recovery in aviation activity, the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation said.

Between January and August, the airport handled 44,185 flight movements compared to 38,607 in the same period last year. August saw the highest traffic so far this year, with 5,976 aircraft movements.

Air travel continues to strengthen ahead of the upcoming tourist season, and steps are being taken to manage higher flight volumes and maintain operational efficiency for passengers and airlines, aviation authorities said.