HRI — Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

HRI is the IATA airport code for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Sri Lanka. Local time zone: Asia/Colombo. Below: where it is and how to get into town.

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HRI is the IATA airport code for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Sri Lanka. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where HRI is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.

HRI airport at a glance
Fact	Detail
IATA code	HRI
Airport	Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Country	Sri Lanka
Coordinates	6.2889° N, 81.1236° E
Timezone	Asia/Colombo

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is served by HRI in Sri Lanka.

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HRI airport code — common questions

What airport has the code HRI?

HRI is the IATA code for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Sri Lanka. You'll see HRI on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.

Where is HRI airport located?

HRI serves Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Sri Lanka, at approximately 6.2889° N, 81.1236° E.

How do I get from HRI into the city?

Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.

What timezone is HRI in?

HRI operates on the Asia/Colombo timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.