Market Information: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is strategically located at the crossroads of the world’s busiest aviation and shipping routes connecting Asia and Europe. Sri Lanka has experienced significant growth in recent years due to increasing tourism and economic development.
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)
​The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is the primary airport servicing Sri Lanka. Located approximately 32 km from the Colombo city centre, it serves as the hub for all aviation activities as well as for Sri Lankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka. Large scale renovations and updates underway for completion in 2025.
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100 destinations in 47 countries in Europe, Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, Far East and North America.
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Over 60,000 international aircraft movements per annum.
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Over 10 million passenger movements per annum.
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Cargo handling over 250,000 MT per annum.
The Port of Colombo
​Historically, Sri Lanka's Colombo Port has been a maritime hub of trade in the South Asia Region. Cargo originating from and destined to Europe, East and South Asia, the Persian Gulf, and East Africa is most often connected through the Colombo Port.
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1st in South Asia / 22nd in the World - WB and S&P Market Intelligence - 2022
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17th Best Connected Port - Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (1st Quarter 2022 - UNCTAD)
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24th Best TEU's throughput -
Lloyds List Top 100 Ports -
3 Terminals with 11 berths with 12-18m depth. (Jaya, SAGT, CICT)
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West Terminal under construction with 3 berths with 18m depth.