What is the nearest airport to Matara?

The nearest airport to Matara is Koggala (KCT) Airport which is 24.3 km away. Other nearby airports include Weerawila (WRZ) (84.5 km), Hatton (NUF) (103.2 km) and Colombo (CMB) (154 km).

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

It takes 3h 41m to get from Matara to Colombo (CMB) Airport.

How do I get to Matara?

We recommend flying to Colombo (CMB) Airport, which is 154 km away from Matara. The bus from Colombo (CMB) to Matara takes 3h 41m.

Where can I stay near Matara?

There are 3670+ hotels available in Matara.

How to get to Matara from 5 nearby airports

Airports near Matara

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Duration	34 min
Distance	154 km
Average price	Rs 3,012
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

34 min

Distance

154 km

Average price

Rs 3,012

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Matara

The nearest airport to Matara is Koggala (KCT). However, there are better options for getting to Matara. You can take a bus from Colombo (CMB) to Matara via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 3h 41m.

Recommended airport

Colombo (CMB)
1. bus
2. bus
3h 41m
Cheapest
Rs 600–1,350

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Other nearby airports

Koggala (KCT)
1. taxi
2. bus
Fastest
34 min
Rs 4,303–5,299
Weerawila (WRZ)
1. bus
2. bus
10h 35m
Rs 2,228–3,215
Hatton (NUF)
1. bus
2. bus
7h 13m
Rs 1,712–3,068
Batticaloa (BTC)
1. bus
2. bus
8h 53m
Rs 3,286–4,019

Important airports for Matara

Frequently asked questions

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