There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Galle Fort by plane, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
1h 31mRs 20,694–123,415Drive 153.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Galle Fortcar 153.9 km
1h 50mRs 6,944–10,030Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Galle Fort153.9 km
1h 50mRs 14,000–18,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Galle Forttaxi 153.9 km
1h 50mRs 42,000–50,000Fly Colombo Airport to Kandy, fly
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
2h 47mRs 72,523–153,323
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Galle Fort is to drive which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Galle Fort is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Galle Fort is 155 km. The road distance is 153.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Galle Fort without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Galle Fort, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Galle Fort is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Galle Fort.
There are 3716+ hotels available in Galle Fort.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Galle Fort. 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 Galle Fort, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) 4 times a day.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Weerawila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Galle Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 42,000–50,000
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
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