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Floods Hit Katunayake Access Roads

Katunayake International Airport is facing challenges as several access roads have been affected by flooding due to the prevailing disaster situation. In an official statement, the airport and airline authorities advised passengers to continue using the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway for travel to and from the airport.To minimize congestion within the airport premises during this period, authorities have requested passengers not to bring accompanying visitors to the terminal. Despite these difficulties, the airport assured that all operational activities will continue uninterrupted, ensuring smooth flight schedules and passenger services.

Ada Derana•Nov 30, 2025

Passengers advised to use expressway as floods disrupt BIA access; Visitors restricted

By Ada Derana English

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Summary

Due to adverse weather conditions affecting several access roads, passengers traveling to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) are advised to use the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway for a safer journey.

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Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA
Airport & Aviation Services (Sri
and Aviation Services (Sri
International Airport
Private Limited
Private) Ltd

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Colombo4
Sri Lanka3
Bandaranaike International Airport2
Colombo-Katunayake Expressway2
Colombo-Katunayake2
Katunayake

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