Colombo Bandaranaike (CMB) airport transfers
Colombo Bandaranaike airport (CMB) serves Colombo, Kandy, Galle. For each destination below you will find how to get from the airport to your hotel, how long it takes and what it typically costs. Want certainty without queuing for a taxi? Book a private transfer at a fixed price.
CMB → Colombo
Distance from the airport: about 35 km.
| Transport | Journey time | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| PickMe or Uber to the centre | 40–60 min | LKR 6,000 |
| Airport taxi from the official counter | 40–60 min | LKR 8,000 |
| Express bus 187 to Fort | 60–90 min | LKR 200 |
Prices are indicative and may vary by season.
Airport, destination and dates are pre-filled — just add your arrival time and hotel.
CMB → Kandy
Distance from the airport: about 100 km.
| Transport | Journey time | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Private driver or taxi | 2h 30min – 3h | LKR 15,000 |
| Bus via Colombo or direct from Katunayake | 3h 30min – 4h | LKR 500 |
| Train from Colombo Fort (after transferring from the airport) | 2h 30min – 3h | LKR 500 |
Prices are indicative and may vary by season.
Airport, destination and dates are pre-filled — just add your arrival time and hotel.
CMB → Galle
Distance from the airport: about 130 km.
| Transport | Journey time | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Private transfer via expressway | 2 h | LKR 14,000 |
| Airport bus plus long-distance coach | 3 h 30 min | LKR 1,500 |
| Coastal train from Colombo | 3 h | LKR 400 |
| Hotel transfer | 2 h | included in stay |
Prices are indicative and may vary by season.
Airport, destination and dates are pre-filled — just add your arrival time and hotel.
How a private transfer works
- Your driver waits in the arrivals hall and tracks your flight, so delays are not a problem.
- The price is fixed and paid online in advance, with no extras on the spot.
- You travel door to door to your hotel, without changes or queuing for a taxi.
- Cancellation terms are shown on every offer before you pay.