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For any passenger transiting via BIA should strictly be not more than 12 hours.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Celebrates International Tea Day 2026

Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok Celebrates International Tea Day 2026

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tea Board celebrated International Tea Day 2026 on 21 May 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit, Bangkok, with the participation of distinguished guests from the Thai Government, diplomatic corps, business community, hospitality sector, academia, media, and friends of Sri Lanka.

Mr. Upul Dharmadasa, Chairman of Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka has issued a statement for all airlines as follows,

Airlines are hereby informed that the maximum permitted transit time at BIA for any passenger transiting via BIA should strictly be not more than 12 hours.The concerned passenger must strictly have a confirmed onward connection out of BIA to an onward destination.

The Government of Sri Lanka invites all airlines to service Sri Lanka Airports BIA,MRIA,JIA and RMA upon lifting of the restrictions.Therefore please communicate the same to your head offices.

All other previous instructions issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka which are not amended by the above will continue to be applicable

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