There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sammanturai by plane, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Sammanturaitaxi
1h 42mRs 19,237–123,548Drive 292.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sammanturaicar 292.6 km
5h 24mRs 13,202–19,069Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Sammanturai292.6 km
5h 24mRs 14,000–18,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sammanturai is to drive which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sammanturai is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Sammanturai is 259 km. The road distance is 292.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sammanturai without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 24m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sammanturai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sammanturai is 293 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sammanturai.
There are 19+ hotels available in Sammanturai.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Sammanturai. 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 Sammanturai, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sammanturai. However, you can fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) then take the taxi to Sammanturai. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Sammanturai on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h 24m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Sammanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,800–3,400
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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