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SCENIC WHALE WATCHING CHARTER FLIGHTS F.air offers a range of flight options starting from whale watching flights, scenic air tours and charter flights.
WELCOME TO F.AIR Enjoy a unique perspective of our paradise isle with F-Air. At F-Air, our priority is to help you witness the spectacular diversity of Sri Lanka from pristine beaches, to misty mountains and even the thriving wildlife from a bird s eye view. Our customized range of options that include whale watching, charter flights and journeys to the beautiful South and mountainous areas of the island will leave you enthralled with its breathtaking scenery. Come, join us on a journey to explore Sri Lanka from the sky. 01 www.f-air.lk I info@f-air.lk
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WHALE WATCHING Ever imagined that you could watch a symphony in blue? Hold your breath as the magical deep blues unravel their mysteries to a beautiful sonata before your eyes and the timeless giants of the ocean lull on the surface with carefree abandon. Give wings to your spirit with F-Air as you take off from the Koggala Airport and in a short while, witness the glorious flora and fauna of this beautiful island. F-Air s idea of whale watching is one that is fun, harmless as well as captivating. It is eco-friendly in the sense that it does not disturb these beautiful mammals of the deep in their natural habitat. All around Sri Lanka, lies an ocean blessed with an abundance of sea creatures - not just whales but the amicably intelligent dolphins, exotic and elusive turtles and the other playfully magnificent sea creatures, that will steal your heart with their beauty as they come up to the surface to enjoy their share of the tropical sun. Watch them as they surface to enjoy the tropical sun and click-away those photographs to your heart's content! As you circle back, treat yourself to your heart's content of photographs from a bird's eye view, capturing the beautiful panorama of the pristine white sands of glorious beaches renowned the world over, as the waves lap at the shore creating their very own Rhapsody in blue 03 www.f-air.lk I info@f-air.lk
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SCENIC HILLS(From Koggala Airport) The central province of Sri Lanka is one that plays home to majestic misty mountains covered in verdant greenery the whole year through. The sprawling tea plantations and the splendid sight of the morning sun rising over the mountain tops is a must watch that should be on any travel bucket list. The flight from Koggala will take you across a few more interesting and breathtaking views including reservoirs and tea gardens. Feast your eyes on the impeccable beauty of the Sinharaja Rainforest (2000 ft 4500 ft) as we glide through for a good 20 minutes. Sinharaja is hailed as the Hilly Virgin Rainforest and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It was designated a Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. All this can be witnessed at total flight duration of 01 hour and 30 minutes. 06 www.f-air.lk I info@f-air.lk
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SCENIC HILLS(From Ratmalana Airport) Taking off from Ratmalana, enjoy the greenery-clad, scenic views of the central hills of Sri Lanka. Fly over picture-perfect panorama that spreads endlessly beneath you, comprising of mountains, plains, valleys, waterfalls and tea plantations. The scenic hill tour will treat you to unparalleled views of the Labugama Kalatuwawa Reservoir, Sitawaka river and the Norton bridge (elevation of 3500 feet). Thereafter you will be flown over valleys passing the Castlereigh Reservoir (elevation of 4800 feet) and the Maskeliya tea gardens and factories. Top it off with views atop the Maskeliya Reservoir followed by the worldfamous Adam s peak, where Adam; the first man according to Abrahamic faith is said to have set foot. Buddhists believe that the sacred foot print is Lord Buddha s and Hindus believe it is the footprint of Lord Shiva. We promise you will catch your breath for a few seconds as we circle over the highest peaks in Sri Lanka, giving you the opportunity of a lifetime to click photographs that capture nature at its very best. You will then return to Ratmalana via Bopath Ella Falls. Flight duration is 01 hour and 30 minutes. 10 www.f-air.lk I info@f-air.lk
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SCENIC SOUTH The Southern regions of Sri Lanka is home to beaches that are world recognized tourist hotspots. Coconut trees line the sands where they meet the almost translucently blue waters, which in turn form some of the perfect surf breaks that the world has ever known. Witness the vibe and style of island life as you fly with us over the South of Sri Lanka and feast your eyes on white sandy coasts, beautifully picturesque surfing bays and scatterings of tiny islands that are exotic and unique. Take photographs of world heritage sites such as centuries-old lighthouses, the Galle Fort and religious cities filled with stupas and remains from the times of the kings. Fly past harbours where local anglers perch on stilts in the morning amid the waves, waiting patiently to get their fresh catch of the day. Observe the beautiful rivers and waterways, the majestic and powerful rock formations as well as the evergreen rainforests from a bird s eye view. 15 www.f-air.lk I info@f-air.lk
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CHARTER FLIGHTS Want to skip all the traffic on the road and catch one of our comfortable charter flights to a destination of your choice? Charter flights originate from Koggala Airport and the water Aerodrome and will fly to 16 destinations including Bentota, Waters Edge, Castlereigh, Kandy and Arugam-Bay water aerodromes. As an example, a charter flight from Koggala to Nuwara Eliya is a mere 45 minutes compared to a road trip which would take 7 hours or more. F-AIRWAYS ROUTE CHART Flight timings from Koggala Bentota Weerawila Nuwara Eliya Ratmalana 35mins 45mins 45mins 45mins Anuradhapura Trincomalee Castlereigh Mattala Katunayake Kandy Sigiriya Hingurakgoda 45min 45min 55min 55min Batticaloa Waters Edge Arugam-Bay Sigiriya Ampara 55min 1h 10min 1h 20min 1h 20min Batticaloa Hingurakgoda Anuradhapura Trincomalee 1h 25min 1h 25min 1h 40min 1h 50min Kandy Katunayake Waters Edge Nuwara Eliya Ratmalana Castlereigh Bentota Ampara Arugam-Bay Mattala Weerawila Koggala 18 www.f-air.lk I info@f-air.lk
These trips avoid long and tiresome ground journeys and take you to exactly where you want to go! Charter tours allow you to travel to your favourite destinations and back. Flights originating from Ratmalana will cover 11 top destinations in Sri Lanka. F-AIRWAYS ROUTE CHART Vavuniya Flight timings from Ratmalana Trincomalee Katunayake Koggala Mattala Sigiriya Anuradhapura Sigiriya Hingurakgoda 20mins 45mins 1h 05min 1h 10min Batticaloa Weerawila Anuradhapura Ampara Ampara Katunayake 1h 10min 1h 10min 1h 10min Colombo Hingurakgoda Vavuniya Batticaloa Trincomalee 1h 15min 1h 20min 1h 30min 1h 40min Mattala Weerawila Koggala 19 www.f-air.lk I info@f-air.lk
SIGIRIYA Pass over one of the Wonder s of the World; Sigiriya on your way to your destination on a charter flight from either Koggala or Ratmalana Airports. Witness the lion fortress carved completely out of solid rock. Sigiriya is an engineering marvel, one which has baffled modern architects and is a must-do on your bucket list! After a good day s exploring at Sigiriya or Minneriya, you will be flown back to Ratmalana or Koggala by afternoon. 20 www.f-air.lk I info@f-air.lk
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KANDY Catch a glimpse of Kandy, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. This beautiful city is located in between multiple mountain ranges including the Knuckles mountain range and the Hanthana Mountain Range, giving the city an elevation of 1600 feet. KANDY IMAGE Travel to Kandy from Koggala on a seaplane, enjoy a few hours around the city and return with us in the afternoon. KANDY IMAGE KANDY IMAGE 22 www.f-air.lk I info@f-air.lk
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YALA Taking you close to wildlife in less time, this flight flies you to the South of the country, after which you may take a safari to Yala or Bundala National Park, and be flown back by afternoon. Charter flights originate from Ratmalana and Koggala and fly to Weerawila Airport in the morning hours. 24 www.f-air.lk I info@f-air.lk
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OUR AIRCRAFT All our air tours are conducted using Cessna 206 Stationair and 172 Skyhawk, high wing aircraft which are considered as the most popular aircraft built for such air-tours which guarantee 360-degree views and comfortable seating to passengers. Our fleet also includes the Cessna 172 seaplane, which we use for water-aerodrome operations offering a more enthralling experience to our passengers. 26 www.f-air.lk I info@f-air.lk
OUR TEAM Our team comprises of well experienced and certified pilots, all of whom have been trained to the highest of industry standards. They are well versed with flight routes, destinations and are extremely skillful. We are committed to delivering a professional and courteous service at all times and assure a safe and enjoyable travel experience like no other. 27 www.f-air.lk I info@f-air.lk
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