There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya by plane, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
35 minRs 15,274–116,147Drive 143.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sigiriyacar 143.8 km
2h 16mRs 6,496–9,382Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Sigiriya143.8 km
2h 16mRs 14,000–18,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sigiriyataxi 143.8 km
2h 16mRs 39,000–47,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya is to drive which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya is to fly which takes 35 min and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Sigiriya is 130 km. The road distance is 143.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 35 min to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya.
There are 1082+ hotels available in Sigiriya.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Sigiriya. 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 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) twice daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–47,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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