The Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake, around 30 km north of Colombo, is Sri Lanka international airport. Transportation to and from the airport is available in the form of buses and taxis.

AIRPORT AND DEPATURE TAX
Entry to the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, is restricted to passengers and permit holders. Each passenger is entitled to three visitors. The same rule applies to those waiting to meet incoming passengers. There is also a vehicle parking fee of Rs.60 per vehicle. An embarkation tax of Rs. 1,000 is payable at the Bandaranaike International Airport. There are several shops in there transit and departure lounge of the Bandaranaike International Airport which sell gems, ceramics, handicrafts, batiks, cut-flowers, books and picture postcards of Sri Lanka.

FACILITIES
Lounges: Sri Lanka “First Class and Peacock”, and Airport & Aviation Service “Lotus”.

Left Luggage Facilities: Left luggage counter at the outer porch of the arrival terminal/ 24 hour service.

Restaurants: 24 hour service restaurant

Banks: Branches of Bank of Ceylon, Hatton National Bank, People’s Bank, Sampath Bank, Seylan Bank, located in arrivals and departure lobbies. 24 hour service.

Post Office: Located at the arrival porch and transit lounge.

Parking: Terminal car park: Rs. 60 (located 500 meters from the terminal). Remote car park: Rs. 50 per car/van.