There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Arugam Bay 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 to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Arugam Baytaxi
2h 44mRs 49,437–160,147Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Arugam Bay320.6 km
5h 15mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 320.6 km
- Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Arugam Baycar 320.6 km
5h 15mRs 14,466–20,895Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Arugam Baytaxi
4h 10mRs 61,977–173,765
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Arugam Bay is to drive which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Arugam Bay is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 49000 - Rs. 160000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Arugam Bay is 322 km. The road distance is 320.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Arugam Bay without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 15m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Arugam Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Arugam Bay is 321 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Arugam Bay.
There are 449+ hotels available in Arugam Bay.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Arugam Bay. 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 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Arugam Bay. However, you can fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) then take the taxi to Arugam Bay. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Arugam Bay on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- 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
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Arugam Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–55,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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