Bentota River Airport- BJT
Bentota River Airport is a public-use airfield found on the coastal town of Bentota, Sri Lanka, in the district of Galle in the Southern Province. It handles the passenger traffic from the city of Bentota and other neighboring areas. While the airport does not have any recognized International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) location identifier, it is known internationally as BJT, its International Air Transport Association (IATA) airport code.
Best Time to Visit
Since the airport is identified as a waterdrome type, one of the twenty constructed in the country, there are no concrete runways found in the airfield itself. The only airline currently providing flights to and from Bentota River Airport is SriLankan Airlines, the flag carrier of the country. The airline is operated by Cinnamon Air via a Cessna 208 Amphibian aircraft. Cinnamon Air connects Bentota River to Bandaranaike International Airport found in the suburb of Katunayake and serves as the main international airport of Sri Lanka. If you happen to visit the area, make sure to also explore the nearby towns of Galle and Walahanduwa.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The closest hotels to the airport include the Club Villa, the 5-star Taj Bentota Resort & Spa, and the Wunderbar Beach Hotel, all of which provide convenient airport shuttles to their guests. They are also within a few minute's walk to the popular beaches like Bentola Beach and Induruwa Beach.
On the other hand, the closest airport to Bentola River Airport is the Koggla Airport, found about an hour and a half away from the airfield.
On this page it is easy to search for Bentota, Sri Lanka airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Bentota, Sri Lanka (BJT-Bentota River) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BJT airport.
Most of these BJT
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 Bentota, 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 BJT airport are Galle International Cricket Stadium, Dutch Reformed Church, and Galle International Cricket Stadium.
Map of Bentota, Sri Lanka Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Bentota, Sri Lanka (BJT-Bentota River)
If you planning to travel to Bentota, Sri Lanka (BJT-Bentota River), 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 12:21 AM.
The temperature feels like 84.15 with a humidity level of 95 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 100 percent with visibility at 8.5 percent.
Today’s UV index is 4, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southeast at a speed of 3 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:54 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
6/2
Heavy rain
79°F
High: 82°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 95%
Monday
6/3
Moderate rain
79°F
High: 83°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 75%
Tuesday
6/4
Few clouds
81°F
High: 88°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 25%
Wednesday
6/5
Scattered clouds
81°F
High: 86°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 45%
Thursday
6/6
Moderate rain
81°F
High: 85°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 75%
Friday
6/7
Moderate rain
81°F
High: 84°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 80%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Bentota, Sri Lanka BJT airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free BJT 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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