Happier days are ahead
The return of Ratmalana to the international arena
After being relegated to handling only domestic flights 50 years ago, Sri Lanka’s first international airport is making a comeback to the international arena. Ratmalana Airport, which also served as an RAF base during World War 2, is expected to address a niche space and handle smaller aircraft holding up to 50 people, travelling short distances regionally. As part of this initiative, the first scheduled flights will operate between Ratmalana and Male, Maldives with more destinations to be confirmed in the near future. This is expected to increase accessibility to Sri Lanka and also provide options for Travellers to use Sri Lanka as a base to explore nearby destinations as well.