There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil by plane, taxi, 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 Batticaloa Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Pottuviltaxi
2h 39mRs 47,859–153,246Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Pottuvil316 km
5h 10mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 316 km
- Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Pottuvilcar 316 km
5h 10mRs 14,329–20,698Fly 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 Pottuviltaxi
4h 5mRs 60,402–167,874
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil is to drive which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 47000 - Rs. 160000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Pottuvil is 317 km. The road distance is 316 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil is 316 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil.
There are 445+ hotels available in Pottuvil.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Pottuvil. 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 Pottuvil, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pottuvil. However, you can fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) then take the taxi to Pottuvil. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Pottuvil on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
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 Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Pottuvil
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–55,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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