There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Giritale 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, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Giritaletaxi
1h 13mRs 19,276–134,592Drive 181.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Giritalecar 181.7 km
2h 49mRs 8,193–11,833Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Giritale181.7 km
2h 49mRs 14,000–18,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Giritale is to drive which costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Giritale is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 13m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 140000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Giritale is 168 km. The road distance is 181.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Giritale without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Giritale, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Giritale is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Giritale.
There are 886+ hotels available in Giritale.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Giritale. 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 Giritale, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Giritale. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) then take the taxi to Giritale. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Giritale on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 2h 49m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Giritale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,900
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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