Sri Lanka's second international airport (HRI), serving the southern region near Hambantota — a handy alternative for the south coast.
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is Sri Lanka's second international airport, in the south near Hambantota. It serves limited scheduled and charter flights and is convenient for travellers heading to the south coast and southern wildlife parks.
Scheduled service is more limited than at Colombo (CMB), so most international travellers still fly via CMB. If you're planning a trip to the south, ask us which airport works best for your dates.
Short transfers to Hambantota and the south-coast towns.
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport uses the IATA code HRI.
Most international routes serve Colombo (CMB). Mattala (HRI) can be convenient if you are heading to the south coast — ask us to check the options.
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