Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
From the diaspora returning home to tourists discovering the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean," aviation is the backbone of Sri Lanka’s connectivity.
Some highlights from our 2023 report, aviation:
✈️ Contributes to 4.4% of national GDP
✈️ Supports vital exports like tea and apparel with 160,4000 tonnes of air cargo
✈️ Sustains 393,000 livelihoods across the supply chain.
As the nation enters its 78th year of independence, aviation stands ready to support its path to prosperity.
Read the full report
👉 iata.org/en/iata-repository/publications/economic-reports/the-value-of-air-transport-to-sri-lanka
From the diaspora returning home to tourists discovering the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean," aviation is the backbone of Sri Lanka’s connectivity.
Some highlights from our 2023 report, aviation:
✈️ Contributes to 4.4% of national GDP
✈️ Supports vital exports like tea and apparel with 160,4000 tonnes of air cargo
✈️ Sustains 393,000 livelihoods across the supply chain.
As the nation enters its 78th year of independence, aviation stands ready to support its path to prosperity.
Read the full report
👉 iata.org/en/iata-repository/publications/economic-reports/the-value-of-air-transport-to-sri-lanka
