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Arrival guide

Sri Lanka Airport Arrival Information

Most international travellers begin their holiday at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), near Katunayake and Negombo. A little preparation before landing makes immigration, baggage collection and your hotel transfer much smoother.

01

Before your flight

  • Check current entry and visa requirements through official channels
  • Save your accommodation address and local contact number
  • Share your flight number, arrival date and landing time with your driver
  • Confirm passenger and luggage counts for the right vehicle
02

After landing

Complete immigration, collect your bags and follow the signs into the arrivals area. Use official counters for essential services and do not hand your documents to anyone who cannot clearly identify their role.

03

Meeting your driver

Agree on a clear meeting point before travel. For a pre-booked Confiance Global pickup, keep the WhatsApp conversation available and look for the confirmed name board after entering the public arrivals hall.

04

Your first night

Negombo is a convenient place to rest after a long flight. If you continue directly to Colombo, Sigiriya, Kandy or the south coast, plan the drive around your arrival time and energy level.

Send us the flight details

Flight number, arrival date, landing time, hotel, passenger count and luggage count are all we need to plan a smooth private pickup.

Official reference: Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka