There are 5 ways to get from Matara to Colombo Airport (CMB) by rideshare, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Airport Transfer
best- Take the rideshare from Matara to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)178.6 km
2h 3mRs 14,000–18,000Drive 178.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar 178.6 km
2h 3mRs 8,038–11,610Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi 178.6 km
2h 3mRs 49,000–60,000Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Matara to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane WRZ - CMB
2h 18mRs 22,308–103,363Fly from Koggala
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
3h 53mRs 12,190–87,849
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to drive which costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Colombo Airport (CMB) is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Matara and Colombo Airport (CMB) is 179 km. The road distance is 178.6 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Colombo Airport (CMB) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
The Airport Transfer from Matara to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) takes 2h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.
Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Colombo Airport (CMB) is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Matara to Colombo Airport (CMB).
There are 1371+ hotels available in Colombo Airport (CMB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Matara and Colombo Airport (CMB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Matara to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–60,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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