What is the nearest airport to Matale?

The nearest airport to Matale is Kandy (KDW) Airport which is 27.7 km away. Other nearby airports include Sigiriya (GIU) (54.4 km), Hatton (NUF) (66.2 km), Colombo (CMB) (87.4 km) and Batticaloa (BTC) (118 km).

How long does it take to get to Matale from the Airport?

It takes 1h 13m to get from Matale to Kandy (KDW) Airport.

How do I get to Matale?

We recommend flying to Kandy (KDW) Airport, which is 27.7 km away from Matale. The taxi and train from Kandy (KDW) to Matale takes 1h 13m.

Where can I stay near Matale?

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How to get to Matale from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	1h 13m
Distance	28 km
Average price	Rs 3,811
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

1h 13m

Distance

28 km

Average price

Rs 3,811

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Matale

The nearest airport to Matale is Kandy (KDW). You can take a train from Hatton (NUF) to Matale via Hatton and Kandy in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa (BTC) to Matale via Batticaloa, Dambulla, and ibbagamuwa in around 5h 37m.

Recommended airport

Kandy (KDW)
1. taxi
2. train
Fastest
1h 13m
Rs 2,346–4,372

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Other nearby airports

Colombo (CMB)
1. bus
2. train
7h 21m
Cheapest
Rs 1,590–3,490
Sigiriya (GIU)
1. bus
2. train
6h 23m
Rs 2,904–5,168
Hatton (NUF)
1. train
2. train
4h 58m
Rs 2,736–6,316
Batticaloa (BTC)
1. bus
2. bus
5h 37m
Rs 5,656–6,839

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