Ministry to invest Rs. 200 Mn. to upgrade passenger facilities at Palali Airport

Due to the anticipated surge in air traffic operations to Palali Airport, a need for substantial improvements in both the arrival and departure terminals has arisen and the Ministry of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited to invest Rs. 200 million to upgrade the airport.

The Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva, instructed the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited authorities to enhance the passenger terminal facilities at Palali Airport, which currently functions as an international airport. The Minister extended these instructions following a special inspection visit at the airport on October 16, 2023.

The proposed programme encompasses a comprehensive enhancement of airport infrastructure, including the expansion of existing passenger terminals, the construction of a duty-free shopping complex, enhancements to sanitary facilities, and also improved facilities for immigration and customs officials at the airport.

Presently, “Alliance Air” operates flights to Palali Airport from Chennai, India, carrying about 60 passengers on a daily basis. India’s “IndiGo” airline is also scheduled to initiate flights between Chennai and Palali in the near future. In addition to these international connections, domestic flights, with four aircrafts from “DP Aviation” departing from Ratmalana Airport and four aircrafts from “Cinnamon Air” departing from Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport, are currently being operated on a weekly basis.

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