There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanturai 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 Kankesanturaibus
5h 57mRs 17,871–118,869Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Kankesanturai372 km
6h 50mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 372 km
- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanturaicar 372 km
6h 50mRs 16,778–24,234Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 31mRs 91,923–183,058
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanturai is to Airport Transfer which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanturai is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 90000 - Rs. 190000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kankesanturai is 406 km. The road distance is 372 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanturai without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanturai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanturai is 372 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kankesanturai.
There are 245+ hotels available in Kankesanturai.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kankesanturai. 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 Kankesanturai, 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 Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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