There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mihintale by plane, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Mihintaletaxi
1h 40mRs 21,345–118,137Drive 187.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mihintalecar 187.4 km
3h 1mRs 8,490–12,264Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Mihintale187.4 km
3h 1mRs 14,000–18,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mihintale is to drive which costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mihintale is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mihintale is 191 km. The road distance is 187.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mihintale without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 1m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mihintale, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mihintale is 187 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mihintale.
There are 543+ hotels available in Mihintale.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Mihintale. 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 Mihintale, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mihintale. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) then take the taxi to Mihintale. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Mihintale on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Mihintale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–8,500
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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