Whether you’re flying a private, charter, scheduled or non-scheduled flight, passengers or cargo, a technical or traffic landing, Prior Permission is required. Sri Lanka has its own set of rules, regulations, and procedures for granting permits to aircraft wishing to land or even enter their airspace, whether you’re flying a private, charter, scheduled or non-scheduled flight, passengers or cargo, a technical or traffic landing.According to the Sri Lanka CAA AIP, any aircraft owner/operator wishing to fly in Sri Lanka airspace must apply for Sri Lanka overflight clearance with the air transport department at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time. Always remember to include AFTN in your flight plan, although you’ll only require a Sri Lanka overflight permit.
Sri Lanka is a member to the Chicago Convention, flight and crew conditions must closely adhere to the ICAO general rules of international air traffic and their regulations for the movement of soldiers, equipment, supplies, and dangerous items. Please contact us for more details.
Our skilled flight support team provides a comprehensive range of aviation support services to all international and domestic airports in Sri Lanka, as well as experience above and below the wings, to facilitate single-window operations. Passenger Charter Flights, Cargo Airlines, and Scheduled Airline Seasonal Block Clearance for Sri Lanka Overflight and Landing Permits can be obtained directly from the Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Authority within the required time frame.
Overfly approvals are required for any flight from point of origin to point of destination, we provide entire trip assistance and can acquire permits on short notice.
We have direct contact with Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) all over the world, and in countries where CAA only allows permits to be processed through local agents, we have a highly qualified local representative team ready to assist our valued customers, allowing us to arrange landing permits quickly.
Sample Overflight Permits – Sri Lanka
Item 18 of your submitted Flight Plan must include the approved overflight permission number.
Example of a Permit Format
Sri Lanka Overflight Permit = SL/OC717-18/AS/21/02
Issuing Sri Lanka Overflight Permit
Sri Lanka overflight permit will be issue by:
Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Authority (CAASL)
Postal Address : Supreme Building No. 64, Galle Road Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Overflight Air Navigation Bill Responsibility
The Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will issue an air navigation bill to the airline or operator directly.
Validity of a Sri Lanka Overflight Permit
Overflight Permits are valid for “48 hours” (from its initial requested schedule).
Working Hours of the Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Authority
According To Sri Lanka Civil Aviation, Officially, “NO CAA Processing Fees” are charged for the issuance of a Sri Lanka Overflight Permit.
We recognize that high-quality, personalized ground handling services at the best price are critical components of a successful trip. Whether the flight is ad-hoc or scheduled, we ensure that the aircraft, its crew, passengers, and cargo are taken care of from landing to take-off. Overfly Permit provide a comprehensive range of high-quality cargo, ramp, passenger, and fuel stop services to our customers in Sri Lanka and around the world.
Our highly professional flight support team, with over 15 years of experience, has the commercial technical and regulatory knowledge and expertise to handle your flight in the shortest possible time at any civil airport in Sri Lanka, reducing the inconveniences of international flights such as obtaining Sri Lanka overflight and landing permits, and escorting passengers and crew through customs and immigration. Third-party providers are used for other services. Furthermore, we adhere to stringent operational and customer service standards to ensure that every site we serve receives consistent, professional, and tailored service.