There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Thirukkovil 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, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Thirukkoviltaxi
2h 8mRs 20,531–125,003Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Thirukkovil326.1 km
5h 41mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 326.1 km
- Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Thirukkovilcar 326.1 km
5h 41mRs 14,709–21,246
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Thirukkovil is to Airport Transfer which costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Thirukkovil is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Thirukkovil is 285 km. The road distance is 326.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Thirukkovil without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Thirukkovil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Thirukkovil is 326 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Thirukkovil.
There are 13+ hotels available in Thirukkovil.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Thirukkovil. 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 Thirukkovil, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Thirukkovil. However, you can fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) then take the taxi to Thirukkovil. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Thirukkovil on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 5h 41m.
- 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 Thirukkovil
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,100–4,900
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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