There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pallai 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 Palaibus
4h 52mAirport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pallai327.7 km
5h 45mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 327.7 km
- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pallaicar 327.7 km
5h 45mRs 14,508–20,956Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
4h 34mRs 95,737–192,224
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pallai is to drive which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pallai is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 200000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Pallai is 351 km. The road distance is 327.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pallai without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 45m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pallai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pallai is 328 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pallai.
There are 33+ hotels available in Pallai.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Pallai. 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 Pallai, Sri Lanka?
FitsAir, IndiGo Airlines, and SriLankan Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) 3 times a day.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–340,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–300,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–350,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pallai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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