There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Irakkamam 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 Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Irakkamamtaxi
2h 2mRs 21,438–137,536Drive 296.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Irakkamamcar 296.2 km
5h 10mRs 13,327–19,250Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Irakkamam296.2 km
5h 10mRs 14,000–18,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Irakkamam is to drive which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Irakkamam is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 140000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Irakkamam is 278 km. The road distance is 296.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Irakkamam without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Irakkamam, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Irakkamam is 296 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Irakkamam.
There are 32+ hotels available in Irakkamam.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Irakkamam. 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 Irakkamam, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Irakkamam. However, you can fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) then take the taxi to Irakkamam. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Irakkamam on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–140,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Irakkamam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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