Mattala Rajapaksa de Hambantota Airport – HRI Hambantota
Mattala Rajapaksa de Hambantota Airport an international public-used airport located in Mattala, Hambantota, Ski Lanka with an airport code of HRI. The airport is owned by the Government of Ski Lanka but is being managed by AASL serving the Sri Lanka’s southeastern town of Mattala and its surrounding cities of Medaketiya, Rekawa and Tangalle. The airport was constructed and opened in 2013 as an alternate airport and to address the congestion of Bandaranaike International Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Mattala Rajapaksa de Hambantota Airport has one designated 5/23-asphalt runway that has received nearly 52,450 of passengers and with over 2,900 aircraft operations in 2017. Due to low demands of flight, the airport was labeled as “The World’s Emptiest International Airport” because of minimal scheduled aircraft operations despite the huge area of the landing field. There has been a proposal to convert the airport into parking hub for aircrafts and to be used as flying school training airfield for aspiring pilots. As of 2018, no commercial flights are schedule in the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Bandagiri Village Eco Resort is the nearest hotel from Mattala Rajapaksa de Hambantota Airport which nearly 4.2 miles away. It is a resort hotel that is nearby Mattala’s top tourists attractions that includes Bundala National park, Tissa Wewa and Ridiyagama Safari park. Other hotels in Mattala are Hotel Bundala Park Hotel and Flower Garden Lake Resort.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the other international airport located in Katunayake catering the aviation needs of Western Ski Lanka.
On this page it is easy to search for Hambantota, Sri Lanka airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Hambantota, Sri Lanka (HRI-Mattala Rajapaksa Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the HRI airport.
Most of these HRI
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Hambantota, Sri Lanka
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the HRI airport are Rekawa Turtle Conservation Project, Godellawela Beach, and Rekawa Turtle Conservation Project.
Map of Hambantota, Sri Lanka Hotels
View all Hambantota, Sri Lanka (HRI-Mattala Rajapaksa Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Hambantota, Sri Lanka (HRI-Mattala Rajapaksa Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Hambantota, Sri Lanka (HRI-Mattala Rajapaksa Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Hambantota, Sri Lanka (HRI-Mattala Rajapaksa Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 12:22 AM.
The temperature feels like 90 with a humidity level of 85 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 41 percent with visibility at 12.7 percent.
Today’s UV index is 2, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:50 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Wednesday
5/15
Thunderstorm with rain
83°F
High: 91°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 80%
Today
5/16
Thunderstorm with rain
83°F
High: 90°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 60%
Friday
5/17
Moderate rain
81°F
High: 85°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 75%
Saturday
5/18
Broken clouds
82°F
High: 88°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 20%
Sunday
5/19
Broken clouds
83°F
High: 89°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 35%
Monday
5/20
Scattered clouds
82°F
High: 90°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 20%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Hambantota, Sri Lanka HRI airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free HRI airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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