AASL amends restrictions imposed on visitor entry at BIA

Friday, 19 September 2025 00:06 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. (AASL) yesterday announced that the restriction on the entry to the Departure Lobby at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for visitors during peak hours has been amended.

Accordingly, the restriction on visitors to the Departure Lobby will only apply on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10.00 p.m. to midnight.

On 18 August, the AASL announced that that, with immediate effect, visitors will not be permitted to enter the Departure Lobby between 10 p.m. and midnight on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (https://www.ft.lk/front-page/BIA-restricts-visitor-access-during-peak-hours-to-ease-congestion/44-780521). The measure was introduced to ease congestion and ensure smoother operations for passengers and airport users.