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Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT)
Bentota River Waterdrome is a seaplane base on the Bentota River serving Bentota and Sri Lanka's southern coastal resort areas. Compare transfer options to Bentota town, nearby beaches, Galle and onward destinations along the south coast.
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About Bentota River Waterdrome
Bentota River Waterdrome is a small water aerodrome on the Bentota River, serving the town of Bentota and Sri Lanka's southwest coast. Identified by the IATA code BJT, it is used primarily for domestic seaplane flights and charter connections rather than conventional scheduled airline services.
Located roughly 60 km south of Colombo, the waterdrome sits close to Bentota's beaches, hotels and resort areas, and provides a convenient arrival point for travellers heading to the southern coastal belt and nearby towns such as Galle.
The waterdrome is linked to surrounding areas by road, with taxis, private transfers and hotel vehicles offering onward travel to Bentota town, beach resorts, Galle and Colombo.
As a compact water-side facility, it offers a simple and direct arrival and departure experience for seaplane passengers, with basic passenger facilities beside the river and road connections to the wider region.
Terminal Overview
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Bentota River Waterdrome operates as a compact seaplane base on the Bentota River, with passenger handling concentrated in a single water-side facility rather than separate airline terminals. Services are used mainly for domestic seaplane connections and charter flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Bentota River Waterdrome
Transfers
Book private transfers from Bentota River Waterdrome to hotels, beach resorts and other destinations along Sri Lanka's southern coast.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the waterdrome, sightseeing, business trips or journeys around Bentota and the south coast.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Bentota to Galle, Colombo and other destinations in southern Sri Lanka.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Bentota River Waterdrome, hotels, resorts, event venues and other locations.
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