New security measures at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)

In light of the recent events, Please note the new security measures taken at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)

  • All vehicles entering the airport will be checked in front of the Cargo terminal. 
  • All passenger vehicles will be stopped at the outer lane and passengers need to walk up to the entrance. 
  • No vehicles will be allowed near terminal.
  • Air force will do a positive manual check of all bags of all departing passengers at the check point before the entrance. 
  • No visitors will be allowed inside the terminal.
  • Terminal car park and the coach park are closed. 
  • There will be priority arranged for the crew and other airline staff. Please contact the emergency control center on 011 4866207 to avail this service. 
  • Passengers are advised to report 4 hours early for check-in due to the above mentioned arrangements .

This is informed by the AASL management. 

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