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How to get fromColombo Airport (CMB) to Nilwellaby plane, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nilwella by plane, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala, taxi

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane CMB - KCT
    2. Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Nilwellataxi taxi
    2h 14m
    Rs 30,580–130,207

  2. Drive 204 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nilwellacar car 204 km
    2h 31m
    Rs 9,220–13,317

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Nilwellarideshare rideshare 204 km
    2h 31m
    Rs 14,000–18,000

  4. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane CMB - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Nilwellataxi taxi
    2h 49m
    Rs 37,356–139,534

  5. Fly Colombo Airport to Kandy, fly to Koggala, taxi

    1. Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane plane
    2. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KDW - KCT
    3. Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Nilwellataxi taxi
    3h 30m
    Rs 83,023–161,323

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,580Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nilwella.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 192.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Nilwella, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nilwella. However, you can fly to Koggala (KCT) then take the taxi to Nilwella. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Nilwella on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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