Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Transport
GETTING THERE & AWAY
Air service to Sri Lanka is increasing right along with tourism numbers.
Flights, tours and rail tickets can be booked online at lonelyplanet.com/bookings.
Entering the Country
Immigration at Bandaranaike International Airport is straightforward.
Passport
You must have your passport with you at all times in Sri Lanka. Before leaving home, check
that it will be valid for at least six months after you plan to return home.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO
2
, the main cause
of human-induced climate change. Modern travel is dependent on aeroplanes, which
might use less fuel per per person than most cars but travel much greater distances. The
altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including CO
2
) and particles also contributes to
their climate change impact. Many websites offer 'carbon calculators' that allow people
to estimate the carbon emissions generated by their journey and, for those who wish to
do so, to offset the impact of the greenhouse gases emitted with contributions to portfoli-
os of climate-friendly initiatives throughout the world. Lonely Planet offsets the carbon
footprint of all staff and author travel.
Air
Airports & Airlines
Sri Lanka's primary international airport is
Bandaranaike International Airport
at Ka-
tunayake, 30km north of Colombo. There are 24-hour moneychanging facilities in the ar-
rivals and departures halls as well as ATMs, mobile phone dealers and more.
