Sri Lanka is an extremely beautiful location to host a wedding. With tropical beaches, rich cultural heritage, and tea estates, Sri Lanka makes an unforgettable destination to celebrate and host a wedding. Additionally, it is equally important to the guests that the arrival is smooth and without any complications.
In the context of this guide, we have defined various transport options available to guests, ensuring their journey from international travel to local transfers is as smooth and effortless as possible.
Travelling internationally to reach Sri Lanka
Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) has become the go-to international airport for air travellers and is considered the most popular among foreign tourists. This airport is well connected and now has flights from:
- The Middle East (Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad)
• India (IndiGo, Vistara, and Sri Lankan Airlines)
• Southeast Asia (Singapore Airlines and AirAsia)
• Europe with Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways
Travel Tip: Give guests suggested flights in order to streamline coordination.
Transfers from Airports for Weddings in Sri Lanka: Getting to the Wedding
Checking off the next items on their to-do lists, which include a wedding in the mountains, at the beach, or in a town rich in cultural heritage, guests must ensure they have seamless access to the wedding venue.
For wider consideration, assess the following transport options:
Private Transfers
Most notably, airport car transfers are prearranged, which comes across as the most comfortable and reliable transport mode. Guests are treated very well and driven straight to their hotel or the wedding location
Shared Group Shuttles
For guests who arrive within a reasonable timeframe, group wedding transfers via vans or minibuses are the most practical and cost-effective. This helps to facilitate interaction among guests before the wedding.
Ride-Hailing Services
Other local Uber-like services, such as PickMe and Uber, are available in Colombo and other major citie,s making transport easy for small groups or solo travellers.
Local Transport for Guest Movement and Weddings
Transport between venues, hotels, and sightseeing is one of the offered services and guests recommend that there is an organised structure with user-friendly directions and instructions.
Hotel Organised Shuttles
If the guests were organised into hotel blocks, most resorts guarantee shuttles to wedding functions which is an added value to the convenience and reliability.
Private Car Hire with Drivers
An ideal option for guests is hiring a private car with a local driver for sightseeing because they can change their plans as they wish and have flexible plans without the hassle of getting lost in unfamiliar roads.
For Guests Staying Longer: Travel Beyond the Wedding
This stunning island is a must-visit for wish to deepen their visit and discover the unmatched beauty the island offers.
Below are suggestions on how to travel that they will enjoy after the wedding:
- Sightseeing Train Tours
Most people consider the train ride from Kandy to Ella, one of the world’s best train tours.
- Air Travel
Wedding functions conducted in faraway places such as Jaffna or Eastern Coast are very accessible through domestic flights for fast travel.
- Private Day Driving Tours
Custom cars are perfect for visiting UNESCO-listed landmarks, national parks, and coastal cities like Galle or Mirissa.
Final Suggestions on Transporting Wedding Invitees
- Allocate a timeline aiding in specifying sharing addresses which includes pre and post the wedding venue, surrounding public transport systems, and what transfer apps to utilise for remote regions before the wedding.
- A digital welcome pack should be sent that features the airport guides as well as details of the SIM cards purchased, alongside listing relevant emergency services contacts in the vicinity.
- Transport aids disabled planner aids, assisting in attending to guests’ transport issues on location which are contracted before hand without the client’s knowledge.
