The world’s quietest airport costing £162m but sees only 7 passengers a week | World | News

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in southeast Sri Lanka, built at a cost of £162 million funded by China, sees just seven passengers a day despite being able to handle a million passengers annually. Opened in 2013 under President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the airport has faced criticism for its low demand, runway orientation, and environmental impact, with airlines like SriLankan Airlines and Mihin Lanka leaving due to lack of business, leaving only a handful of airlines operating at the site.

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