ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka plans to develop Sigiriya and Trincomalee domestic airports, President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka said presenting a budget for 2026. “It is proposed to allocate one billion rupees for the development of the Sigiriya and Trincomalee domestic airports, and to expand the operations of the Jaffna International Airport, and the Civil Aviation Authority will contribute additional provisions,” President said. Any balance would come from the airport agency. Hingurakgoda airport is also under development and is expected to be completed by 2026. Promotion of domestic flights is essential for the growth of the tourism industry, the president said. (Colombo/Nov07/2025)
Sri Lanka to upgrade airports in Sigiriya and Trincomalee
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