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Tissa Tank Waterdrome (TTW)
Tissa Tank Waterdrome is a compact seaplane base on Tissa Wewa in Tissamaharama, serving as a gateway to Yala National Park, Kataragama and Sri Lanka's south-eastern region. Compare onward transfers to the town centre, safari lodges and nearby coastal destinations, and plan your arrival with ease.
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About Tissa Tank Waterdrome
Tissa Tank Waterdrome is a seaplane base on Tissa Wewa, a large reservoir beside the town of Tissamaharama in Sri Lanka's Southern Province. It is used primarily for scheduled and charter seaplane services connecting the south-east with Colombo and other waterdromes around the island.
The base mainly serves travellers heading to Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka's best-known safari destinations, as well as the pilgrimage town of Kataragama and the surrounding dry-zone countryside. Because it sits on the lake directly next to Tissamaharama, onward travel to local hotels, safari lodges and the town centre is short and straightforward.
As a seaplane base, Tissa Tank Waterdrome operates from a lakefront landing area rather than conventional runways and terminals. Passengers are handled through a compact boarding point, with seaplane operators managing check-in, safety briefings and luggage on the day of travel.
From the waterdrome, visitors can continue by taxi, tuk-tuk, hotel transfer or private vehicle to Yala, Kataragama and nearby south-coast towns, making it a convenient arrival point for exploring Sri Lanka's south-east.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Tissa Tank Waterdrome is a small seaplane base rather than a multi-terminal airport, with passenger operations centred on a lakefront jetty and pontoon area on Tissa Wewa used for scheduled and charter seaplane flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Tissa Tank Waterdrome
Transfers
Book private transfers from Tissa Tank Waterdrome to Tissamaharama hotels, Yala safari lodges, Kataragama and other destinations across Sri Lanka's south-east.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the waterdrome, safari pick-ups, temple visits or journeys around Tissamaharama and the southern region.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Tissa Tank Waterdrome to Yala National Park and onward journeys along Sri Lanka's southern coast.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Tissa Tank Waterdrome, safari lodges, event venues and other destinations in the region.
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