There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Embilipitiya 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 Weerawila International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi
2h 27mRs 22,356–121,034Drive 170 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Embilipitiyacar 170 km
2h 52mRs 7,683–11,098Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Embilipitiya170 km
2h 52mRs 14,000–18,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Embilipitiyataxi 170 km
2h 52mRs 46,000–55,000Fly to Koggala, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
- Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Embilipitiyataxi
2h 42mRs 41,580–143,207
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Embilipitiya is to drive which costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Embilipitiya is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 27m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Embilipitiya is 244 km. The road distance is 170 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Embilipitiya without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Embilipitiya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Embilipitiya is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Embilipitiya.
There are 346+ hotels available in Embilipitiya.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Embilipitiya. 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 Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Embilipitiya. However, you can fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) then take the taxi to Embilipitiya. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Embilipitiya on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 2h 52m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–55,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
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