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The country's main gateway, where international flights arrive. Local hire firms and agencies offer private transfers to Colombo and the rest of the island.
The country's second international airport, with far fewer flights than Colombo. Some hire firms also provide transfers from here.
The national airline, with a non-stop flight from Paris depending on the season (about 10 h 15 to 11 h 30). The Paris service varies from season to season: check the schedule on the airline's website.
Official websitesrilankan.com→One-stop connection via Doha between Paris and Colombo.
Official websiteqatarairways.com→One-stop connection via Dubai between Paris and Colombo.
Official websiteemirates.com→One-stop connection via Abu Dhabi between Paris and Colombo.
Official websiteetihad.com→One-stop connection via Istanbul between Paris and Colombo.
Official websiteturkishairlines.com→The official website sells reserved seats (account required, 5 seats maximum, card payment, ticket by email). Cancellation at the station: 75% refunded more than 168 h before, 50% between 48 and 168 h, nothing under 48 h.
Official websiteseatreservation.railway.gov.lk→Compulsory, to be obtained online before departure. Free since 25 May 2026 for nationals of 40 countries including France (30 days, double entry); extensions are charged.
Official websiteeta.gov.lk→