Sri Lanka

To acquire Overflight and Landing permits for Sri Lanka, specific details are required.

  • Provide a comprehensive flight schedule.
  • Include the entry and exit points along with the ATC flight plan.
  • Submit colored copies of crew licenses.
  • Provide copies of crew medical certificates.
  • Include the last simulator training record or last proficiency check report for the crew.
  • Provide details of lead passengers for passenger flights.
  • Include operator billing address, email, telephone number, and fax number.

Airports List For Sri Lanka

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is situated near Katunayake, a suburb of Negombo, approximately 35 kilometers north of Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka.

Airport Communications: 
( Colombo Clearance: 118.700 MHz, Colombo ATIS: 127.200 MHz, Colombo Ground: 121.900 MHz, Control Tower: 118.700 MHz )

  • IATA Airport Code: CMB
  • ICAO Airport Code: VCBI
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: 24 Hours
  • Control Tower: Operational 24 Hours
  • Latitude: 7.1808° N
  • Longitude: 79.8843° E
  • Elevation: 8 meters
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST), UTC+5:30
  • Operating Hours: 24 Hours
  • Runway: 04/22, 3,350 x 45 meters

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • The Wallawwa: – 7.5km from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
  • Airport City Hub Hotel: – 8.3km from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
  • Airport City Hub Transit Hotel: – 8.5km from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
  • Airport City Hub Transit Hotel: – 8.7km from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
  • Amagi Aria: – 9.3km from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
  • The Gateway Hotel Airport Garden Colombo: – 9.7km from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Ratmalana Airport (RML) is located in Ratmalana, a suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Airport Communications: 
( Control Tower: 119.100 MHz )

  • IATA Airport Code: RML
  • ICAO Airport Code: VCCC
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
  • Control Tower: Operational 24 hours
  • Latitude: 6.8236° N
  • Longitude: 79.8861° E
  • Elevation: 6 meters
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST), UTC+5:30
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 04/22, 1,366 x 45 meters

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Airport Garden Hotel
  • Cinnamon Grand Colombo
  • Hilton Colombo
  • Mount Lavinia 
  • Shangri-la Colombo
  • The Kingsbury Hotel

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is located in the Hambantota district of Sri Lanka.

Airport Communications: 
( Hambantota Ground: 121.700 MHz, Control Tower: 119.850 MHz )

  • IATA Airport Code: HRI
  • ICAO Airport Code: MRIA
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
  • Control Tower: Operational 24 hours
  • Latitude: 6.2847° N
  • Longitude: 81.1236° E
  • Elevation: 92 meters
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST), UTC+5:30
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 05/23, 3,500 x 45 meters

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Peacock Beach Hotel
  • Shangri La Hambantota 

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Jaffna International Airport (JAF) is situated in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.

Airport Communications: 
( Control Tower: N/A )

  • IATA Airport Code: JAF
  • ICAO Airport Code: VCCJ
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
  • Control Tower: Operational 24 hours
  • Latitude: 9.7931° N
  • Longitude: 80.0707° E
  • Elevation: 9 meters
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST), UTC+5:30
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 05/23, 2,300 x 45 meters

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Jetwing Jaffna: – 6.1km from Jaffna International Airport (JAF)
  • Tilko Jaffna City Hotel: – 6.2km from Jaffna International Airport (JAF)
  • Lux Etoiles: – 6.7km from Jaffna International Airport (JAF)
  • Yaal Mani Hotel: – 6.8km from Jaffna International Airport (JAF)
  • Valampuri Hotel: – 7.0km from Jaffna International Airport (JAF)
  • Green Grass Hotel: – 7.4km from Jaffna International Airport (JAF)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

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June 27, 2025

Queries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Sri Lanka.

Required Aircraft Documentation
  • Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Insurance Documentation
  • Noise Compliance Certificate
  • Aircraft Registration Documentation

As per Sri Lanka Civil Aviation regulations, there are no processing fees imposed by the CAA for the issuance of Sri Lanka Overflight Permits.
The Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.

The validity period for the overflight permit extends for more than 48 hours from the initially requested schedule.

  • The Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Authority operates from 3:30 AM (0330Z) to 10:30 AM (1030Z) during weekdays. 

  • Weekends in Sri Lanka are observed on Saturday & Sunday.

  • Charter and Private Operator Services

  1. Overflight Permits

  2. Cargo Flight Overfly Permits

  3. Commercial Airlines

  • Commercial Airlines

  1. Monthly Block Permits

  2. Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

  3. Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

  • Business Jets and Airliners Services

  1. Landing Permits

  2. Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

  • The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) oversees aviation matters in Sri Lanka. 
  • The postal address for the authority is: Supreme Building No. 64, Galle Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s airspace is covered by one Flight Information Region (FIR).

  • FIR Code: (VCCC)
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