Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) has actually facilitated 11,926 global travelers in February 2023, states the Airport and Aviation Services Pvt.
Ltd.
of Sri Lanka (AASL).
While Sri Lankas tourism industry has recorded 107,639 worldwide tourist arrivals in the month of February 2023 with a development of 11.5% compared to the month of February 2022, the MRIA has assisted in 11,926 international travelers in February.
This consists of 6259 arrivals and 5667 departures with over 72 international aircraft movements.Further, after 2021, the MRIA has facilitated the very first flight of SCAT Airlines of Kazakhstan today (March 06) with 188 global tourists arriving in the country.
Entirely, 602 global travelers arrived in Sri Lanka through the unique gateway on Monday, consisting of Red Wings Airlines, a Russian regional leisure airline based in Moscow, which brought 414 global travelers onboard to the nation, while 407 travelers departed on the exact same flight.Meanwhile, the AASL had made all needed arrangements to welcome the guests and assist in smooth operations to process 1009 tourists.
If the trend continues, the year 2023 would be among the very best recovery years for Sri Lanka and tourist will support rebuilding the economy, the AASL included.