There are daily flights to smaller airports at Batticaloa, Gal Oya, Palali and Trincomalee. The airport at Jaffna is currently closed. Helitours of Ceylon , with pilots from the Sri Lanka Air Force, offers charter tours of major tourist areas. New fast services operate on the principal routes, including an inter-city express service between Colombo and Kandy, otherwise journeys are fairly leisurely. Rail services to Jaffna have recently ceased owing to the violent political disruptions in the northern area.
Traffic drives on the left.
These are available in most towns. It is advisable to agree a rate before setting off. Air-conditioned minibuses are also available. Chaffeur-driven cars are less expensive and recommended. Avoid remote areas and travelling at night.