There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chankanai by plane, bus, 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 Sigiriya Airport, bus
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kokuvilbus
5h 52mAirport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Chankanai369.3 km
6h 41mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 369.3 km
- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chankanaicar 369.3 km
6h 41mRs 16,655–24,057Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 38mRs 92,173–183,358
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chankanai is to Airport Transfer which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chankanai is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs Rs. 90000 - Rs. 190000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Chankanai is 403 km. The road distance is 369.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chankanai without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 6h 41m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chankanai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chankanai is 369 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Chankanai.
There are 228+ hotels available in Chankanai.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Chankanai. 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 Chankanai, Sri Lanka?
SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) twice daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kokuvil
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Chankanai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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