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Anuradhapura Airport

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
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Gateway to Sri Lanka's ancient cultural heartland.

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Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura Airport (IATA: ACJ, ICAO: VCCA) is a domestic airport located in Anuradhapura, the capital of the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. It serves as an important air link to one of Sri Lanka's most historically significant cities, home to ancient Buddhist monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The airport primarily handles domestic flights connecting Anuradhapura to Colombo and other Sri Lankan destinations. It is operated under the authority of the Sri Lanka Airports Aviation Services (SLAASL) and caters to both civilian and limited military aviation activities. Anuradhapura is one of several regional airports in Sri Lanka that supports tourism to the country's Cultural Triangle, making it a convenient access point for visitors exploring ancient ruins and sacred Buddhist sites in the region.
Terminals
The airport has a modest single terminal facility suited to low-volume domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Anuradhapura city center is primarily available via taxi and private vehicle, with the airport situated a short distance from the city.
Airlines here
FitsAir (formerly Cinnamon Air) has operated scheduled domestic services connecting Anuradhapura to Colombo's Ratmalana Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Anuradhapura is one of Sri Lanka's oldest cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making the airport a key tourism gateway.
  • ›The airport serves both civilian domestic flights and has historically supported Sri Lanka Air Force operations.
  • ›It is part of Sri Lanka's network of regional airports managed by Sri Lanka Airports Aviation Services Limited (SLAASL).
  • ›The airport connects the Cultural Triangle region, facilitating access to Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, and Polonnaruwa.
  • ›Runway and facility capacity limits operations primarily to small turboprop and light aircraft.
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City & Place Guide

Ancient Buddhist capital where sacred ruins meet timeless spirituality.

Anuradhapura is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and Sri Lanka's first ancient capital, dating back to the 4th century BC. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is home to colossal dagobas, royal pleasure gardens, and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree, drawing pilgrims and history lovers alike.

The city sits in Sri Lanka's North Central Province and is split into a modern town and a vast Sacred City archaeological zone. Navigating between crumbling stupas and serene monasteries, visitors witness a living religious landscape where Buddhist devotion has endured for over two millennia.

  • •Sri Maha Bodhi — a 2,300-year-old sacred fig tree, the oldest documented tree in the world.
  • •Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba — a grand white stupa revered as one of Buddhism's holiest shrines.
  • •Jetavanaramaya — once among the tallest structures on earth, a massive ancient brick stupa.
  • •Isurumuniya Rock Temple — a compact rock temple with exquisite carvings and a scenic pond.
  • •Abhayagiri Monastery — vast monastery complex with museum showcasing Mahayana Buddhist heritage.
  • •Tissa Wewa — a tranquil ancient reservoir perfect for sunset walks and birdwatching.

Getting around: The archaeological zone is best explored by renting a bicycle from guesthouses or roadside stalls, which is both affordable and atmospheric. Three-wheelers (tuk-tuks) are widely available for longer hops or if cycling in the heat is not appealing. Anuradhapura has a main railway station with connections to Colombo and Jaffna, and intercity buses serve surrounding towns. Rideshare apps like PickMe operate here but coverage can be inconsistent.

Best time: Visit between May and September during the dry season, when clear skies make sightseeing comfortable, or in late December when the Unduvap Poya festival draws large pilgrim crowds.

Local food: Sample rice and curry at local eateries near the bus stand, try freshly husked king coconuts sold throughout the Sacred City, and look for kottu roti and hoppers at evening stalls in the modern town.

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Encyclopaedia

Anuradhapura Airport is a domestic airport serving Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is also a military airbase known as Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura or SLAF Base Anuradhapura.

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