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How to get fromColombo Airport (CMB) to Amparaby plane, taxi, rideshare, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ampara by plane, taxi, rideshare, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Amparataxi taxi
    3h 42m
    Rs 28,015–144,266

  2. Drive  287.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Amparacar car 287.9 km
    5h 1m
    Rs 13,003–18,782

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ampararideshare rideshare 287.9 km
    5h 1m
    Rs 14,000–18,000

  4. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane CMB - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Amparataxi taxi
    4h 38m
    Rs 36,489–155,796

  5. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Maruthamunaibus bus
    6h 11m
    Rs 21,069–135,513

  6. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane CMB - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Amparataxi taxi
    4h 52m
    Rs 26,768–141,507

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,015Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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 Kandy (KDW) then take the taxi to Ampara. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ampara on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h 1m.

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