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Country Guide > Indian Subcontinent > Sri Lanka | |
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Travel - International Note All but essential travel to the north or east (other than Trincomalee, Nilaveli and Arugam Bay) is advised. Much of the north and east of Sri Lanka remains heavily mined, particularly around the A9 road to Jaffna. There is currently heavy flooding in low-lying areas in the north and east, particularly the Jaffna district, and north of Trincomalee (including the road to Nilaveli). There is a threat from domestic terrorism in Sri Lanka. However, most visits to Sri Lanka are trouble-free. Air Sri Lanka’s national airline is SriLankan Airlines (UL) (website: www.srilankan.lk). Approximate flight times From Colombo to London is 13 hours 45 minutes, to Hong Kong is five hours 10 minutes, to the Seychelles is three hours 55 minutes and to Tokyo is 12 hours. International airports Colombo Bandaranaike (CMB) (Katunayake) is 29km (19 miles) north of the city. Buses go to the city regularly and take 45 to 60 minutes. Taxis are available. There are trains to Maradana Station, located 1.6km (1 mile) from the city centre (travel time – 60 minutes). Airport facilities include duty-free shop, restaurant, bar, snack bar, bank, post office, tourist information and car hire. Departure tax None. Sea International ports include Colombo, Galle, Talaimannar and Trincomalee. Passenger services to Sri Lanka are operated by CIT, Cunard, Holland America, P&O and Royal Viking. |