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Victoria Reservoir Seaplane Base (KDW)
Victoria Reservoir Seaplane Base (KDW) is a compact waterdrome serving Kandy and Sri Lanka's central hill country. From here, travellers can connect by scheduled seaplane to Colombo and southern coastal destinations such as Koggala, then continue by road to Kandy, Peradeniya and nearby areas.
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About Victoria Reservoir Seaplane Base
Victoria Reservoir Seaplane Base is a small domestic seaplane gateway serving Kandy and Sri Lanka's central hill country. It is located on Victoria Reservoir, about 17 km from central Kandy, and connects travellers by scheduled seaplane to Colombo and other domestic destinations such as Koggala and Batticaloa.
The base functions as a waterdrome rather than a conventional airport, with a compact passenger handling area and a reservoir jetty used for boarding and disembarking seaplanes. Seaplane services to Victoria Reservoir date back to the early 2000s, and Cinnamon Air currently operates scheduled domestic flights from KDW.
Travellers arriving at Victoria Reservoir Seaplane Base typically continue by road to Kandy, Peradeniya, Teldeniya and surrounding hill-country destinations. Private transfers, taxis and pre-arranged vehicles provide the main onward connections from the jetty area.
Although facilities are limited, the base offers a convenient alternative to longer road journeys for travellers moving between Kandy and Sri Lanka's southern or western coastal areas, with onward travel options easy to arrange.
Terminal Overview
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Victoria Reservoir Seaplane Base is a compact waterdrome rather than a conventional airport, with a single passenger handling area used for domestic seaplane flights. Cinnamon Air operates scheduled services to destinations including Colombo, Koggala and Batticaloa.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Victoria Reservoir Seaplane Base
Transfers
Book private transfers from Victoria Reservoir Seaplane Base to Kandy hotels, central Kandy and hill-country destinations across the region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the seaplane base to Kandy, Peradeniya, the Temple of the Tooth and surrounding sights.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel after arriving at Victoria Reservoir Seaplane Base, with onward journeys around Kandy and Sri Lanka's central highlands.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Victoria Reservoir Seaplane Base, Kandy hotels, event venues and other destinations.
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