
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) is gearing up for increased traffic this winter, with airlines such as RedWings, SkyUp, and Belarus’ Belavia planning operations.
Industry sources indicate that strong tourist demand has pushed Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to its capacity, limiting additional flight frequencies for some carriers.
Consequently, several charter airlines have opted to schedule their flights through Mattala instead.





