Colombo, March 26 (newsin.asia) – Sri Lanka’s Tourism Ministry, on Thursday said that arrangements are in place for international tourists to get to their home countries and the government would allow charter flights to fly out remaining tourists on request.
As of 25th March, there are approximately 18,093 international tourists in the country according to
immigration authorities and Sri Lanka Tourism is closely working with the Foreign Ministry and respective
embassies and high commissions to arrange necessary facilities.
Though arrivals are suspended into the country, all departures are supported and Srilankan Airlines operates
departure flights daily to UK, Melbourne and Narita, the Ministry said.
Sri Lanka Tourism would facilitate any country to fly out their nationals on holiday or on work here; back to
their home country via charter flights on request.
“If you are a service provider in the hospitality industry currently hosting international tourists, we
kindly request you to support tourists with airport transportation. Due to the current curfew in the country,
Acting Inspector General of Police has assured that the air ticket could be used in lieu of a curfew pass for
the passengers as well as the vehicle and driver,” the Ministry said.
Tourists who are unable to find transport to get to the airport, please contact the closest Police Station or Sri
Lanka Tourism 24/7 hotline on 1912.
