Does Sri Lankan Airlines still offer hotels on long layovers in Colombo? And if so, do they help with visas?

I've seen quite a few references to Sri Lankan Airlines offering free hotels for people with an unavoidable 8-24 hour transit layover in Colombo. They all seem to point to http://www.srilankan.com/en-US/flying-with-us/night-stop which alas these days is a 404...

Is Sri Lankan Airlines still offering this program?

And if so, do you need to sort your own Sri Lankan visa out in advance (eg a Sri Lankan ETA), or does the airline sort that for you in advance if you need one?

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Do I need a transit visa for connecting flight in Sri Lanka?

As an Indian citizen, you need a transit visa if you have a connecting flight in Sri Lanka. The Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, for instance, is the main international airport serving Sri Lanka. However, no documents are required if you do not plan to exit the transit zone.

Can I get transit visa at Colombo airport?

Travelers can now use one of the following methods at their convenience to apply Transit Visa: Online - Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) - up to 7 days. On arrival at Colombo Airport - up to 7 days. Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions and Consulates \u2013 up to 30 days.

Are transit hotels free?

Layover TimeMost airlines only provide free hotel accommodations for passengers that have a layover between 8-12 hours or overnight. However, each airline is different, so be sure to check your carrier's website.

Can I go out of airport during layover in Sri Lanka?

1] Yes, for everyone as long as stay is less than 48h and 'enforced' by the travel schedule. E.g. a short weekend visit with flight from/to same place(India) would not qualify, yours would. 4] Yes I would. First check Srilankan.com website for the exact conditions, that might help convincing cleartrip.

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