Bandaranaike International Airport Archives

December 13, 2024

Travellers passing through the arrivals area at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) can now enjoy enhanced accessibility with Sampath Bank’s Katunayake Pay Office (KPO) Currency Exchange Counter at a more convenient location. This initiative reflects Sampath Bank’s steadfast commitment to prioritising customer convenience and providing seamless banking experiences. The newly relocated counter, designed to meet […]

August 28, 2023

Uber today announced the launch of a dedicated pick-up spot for riders at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo. Travelers arriving in Sri Lanka can now easily find their Uber ride at this designated area and make travel-related stress and guesswork a thing of the past. This is an industry-first for […]

August 3, 2023

Under a new agreement between the Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Ltd., and PickMe, the app based ride hailing company will operate a taxi stand within the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The new arrangement will bring an additional revenue of Rs. 700/- per vehicle to the BIA while making it […]

April 10, 2023

Traditional Sri Lankan festive delicacies to be served at Emirates Lounge on April 13 -14 Emirates is joining the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations in Sri Lanka by serving traditional sweetmeats at the airline’s lounge at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The special festive menu promises to treat passengers to the delectable […]

December 29, 2022

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‘Sudden Deaths’ due to cardiac arrest has become one of the leading causes of deaths in Sri Lanka. Receiving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and an electric shock to the heart from a Defibrillator immediately during a cardiac arrest, gives a 50% – 70% chance of survival. An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a […]

September 30, 2022

Premium tea gifting brand Basilur Tea expanded its network with the opening of its newest exclusive outlet at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The latest outlet at BIA, the fourth in Sri Lanka, was declared open by Basilur Tea Export Chairman Dr. Gamini Abeywickrama, Head of Security Major General (Retd.) Ajith Priyankara Pallawela, […]

Sampath Bank Enhances Customer Convenience with Relocated Currency Exchange Counter at BIA

Airport travel made easy: Get your Uber Ride at a dedicated spot at BIA

BIA to earn Rs. 700/- per taxi from PickMe

Emirates lays out an ‘Avurudu’ table for premium passengers at BIA

Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake receives a Nihon Kohden Automated External Defibrillator (AED) from Hemas Surgicals & Diagnostics

Basilur Tea opens an exclusive outlet at Bandaranaike International Airport