There are 6 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Matara by rideshare, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Airport Transfer
best- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Matara182.5 km
2h 8mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 182.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mataracar 182.5 km
2h 8mRs 8,313–12,007Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Matarataxi 182.5 km
2h 8mRs 50,000–60,000Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matarataxi
3h 3mRs 31,476–132,419Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
3h 33mRs 15,795–113,974Fly Colombo Airport to Kandy, fly to Koggala
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
4h 49mRs 68,123–144,223
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Matara is to drive which costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Matara is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Matara is 182 km. The road distance is 182.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Matara without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The Airport Transfer from Colombo-CMB to Matara takes 2h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Matara is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Matara.
There are 3745+ hotels available in Matara.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Matara. 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 Matara, 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 Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–60,000
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
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Luton Airport into central London, 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, and Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free - to help you get the most out of your next trip.