There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara 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 Amparataxi
1h 57mRs 19,459–118,646Drive 287.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Amparacar 287.6 km
5hRs 13,041–18,836Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Ampara287.6 km
5hRs 14,000–18,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara is to drive which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Ampara is 275 km. The road distance is 287.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara is 288 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara.
There are 28+ hotels available in Ampara.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Ampara. 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 Ampara, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara. However, you can fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) then take the taxi to Ampara. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Ampara on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Ampara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,600–4,400
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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