There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mannar Island by rideshare, car, plane, bus, or taxi
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Airport Transfer
best- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Mannar Island279.6 km
4h 58mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 279.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannar Islandcar 279.6 km
4h 58mRs 12,608–18,212Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
- Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannar Islandtaxi
5h 23m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mannar Island is to drive which costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mannar Island is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mannar Island is 280 km. The road distance is 279.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mannar Island without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The Airport Transfer from Colombo-CMB to Mannar Island takes 4h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mannar Island is 280 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mannar Island.
There are 24+ hotels available in Mannar Island.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mannar Island. 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 Mannar Island, Sri Lanka?
Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Mannar Island on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 4h 58m.
- 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 Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Mannar Island
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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