What is the nearest airport to Puttalam?

The nearest airport to Puttalam is Colombo (CMB) Airport which is 96 km away. Other nearby airports include Sigiriya (GIU) (98.3 km) and Trincomalee (TRR) (159 km).

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

It takes 1h 33m to get from Puttalam to Colombo (CMB) Airport.

How do I get to Puttalam?

We recommend flying to Colombo (CMB) Airport, which is 96 km away from Puttalam. The bus from Colombo (CMB) to Puttalam takes 1h 33m.

Where can I stay near Puttalam?

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How to get to Puttalam from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	1h 34m
Distance	96 km
Average price	Rs 6,180
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

1h 34m

Distance

96 km

Average price

Rs 6,180

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Puttalam

The nearest airport to Puttalam is Colombo (CMB). NCG Express operates a bus from Katunayake to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 30m.

Recommended airport

Colombo (CMB)
1. bus
Fastest
1h 34m

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Other nearby airports

Trincomalee (TRR)
1. unknown
2. train
3. taxi
4h 19m
Tuticorin (TCR)
1. bus
2. ferry
3. bus
19h 22m
Sigiriya (GIU)
1. bus
2. bus
4h 20m
Batticaloa (BTC)
1. train
2. taxi
6h 3m
Cheapest
Rs 5,106–7,680

Important airports for Puttalam

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Colombo Airport
96 km

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