Airport
Passikudah Helipad (PQD)
Passikudah Helipad is a small air gateway serving the beach resort area of Passikudah on Sri Lanka's east coast. Compare transfer options to Batticaloa, Kalkudah and nearby coastal resorts, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Passikudah Helipad
Passikudah Helipad (PQD) is a compact seaplane base and helipad serving the Passikudah beach resort area on Sri Lanka's east coast in Batticaloa District, Eastern Province. It primarily supports scheduled seaplane services operated by Cinnamon Air, connecting the coast with Colombo and other domestic destinations.
Located in Passikudah, about 35 km north of Batticaloa, the base mainly serves travellers heading to Passikudah Bay, Kalkudah and the surrounding coastal resorts. Because it is a small seaplane base rather than a conventional airport, passenger handling is simple, with arrivals and departures managed directly by the operating airline's ground staff.
The base is reached primarily by road, with taxis, hotel transfers and private vehicles providing connections to Passikudah's resorts and Batticaloa. The nearby Kalkudah railway station offers rail links for travellers continuing elsewhere in the Eastern Province.
While on-site facilities are limited, the helipad works as a convenient air gateway to Sri Lanka's east coast, significantly reducing travel time compared with long road journeys from Colombo.
Terminal Overview
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Passikudah Helipad is a small seaplane base and helipad rather than a multi-terminal airport, so passengers are handled in a single, compact arrival and departure area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Passikudah Helipad
Transfers
Book private transfers from Passikudah Helipad to hotels and resorts in Passikudah, Kalkudah, Batticaloa and nearby east-coast destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Passikudah to beaches, sightseeing spots, business appointments or journeys along Sri Lanka's east coast.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel around Passikudah, Batticaloa and onward journeys across Sri Lanka's Eastern Province.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Passikudah Helipad, local resorts, event venues and other destinations.
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