There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Akkaraipattu by plane, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Akkaraipattutaxi
1h 57mRs 19,847–123,691Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Akkaraipattu313.6 km
5h 30mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 313.6 km
- Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Akkaraipattucar 313.6 km
5h 30mRs 14,073–20,328
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Akkaraipattu is to drive which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Akkaraipattu is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Akkaraipattu is 272 km. The road distance is 313.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Akkaraipattu without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 30m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Akkaraipattu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Akkaraipattu is 314 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Akkaraipattu.
There are 20+ hotels available in Akkaraipattu.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Akkaraipattu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Akkaraipattu. However, you can fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) then take the taxi to Akkaraipattu. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Akkaraipattu on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Akkaraipattu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–4,200
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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