Airport transfers in Sri Lanka
Pickups and drop-offs at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Katunayake, to Colombo, Kandy, Galle and anywhere on the island. Tell us your flight and destination, and we’ll arrange a clean, comfortable car with a driver.
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Plan your airport transfer
Fill in what you know. We’ll turn it into a WhatsApp message, and reply with the car and price.
How it works
Send your details
Use the planner or message us on WhatsApp with your flight, date and destination.
We confirm the car and price
We reply on WhatsApp with the vehicle that fits your group and luggage, and the price.
Travel on the day
Your driver picks you up at the airport, or at your hotel or home for a departure. We keep in touch on WhatsApp.
Popular transfers from Colombo airport
Approximate distances and driving times from Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake. Expressways make Colombo, Galle and Kandy much quicker than the old roads.
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negombo | ~10 km | 20–30 min | |
| Colombo city | ~32 km | 35–50 min | |
| Nugegoda (our office) | ~42 km | 45–75 min | |
| Mount Lavinia | ~45 km | 50–75 min | |
| Bentota | ~100 km | 1.5–2 h | |
| Kandy | ~100 km | 2.5–3.5 h | |
| Galle | ~150 km | 2–2.5 h | |
| Sigiriya / Dambulla | ~150 km | 3.5–4 h | |
| Nuwara Eliya | ~170 km | 4.5–5 h | |
| Yala (Tissamaharama) | ~280 km | 4.5–5.5 h | |
| Ella | ~230 km | 5.5–7 h | |
| Trincomalee | ~260 km | 5.5–6.5 h |
Times are a guide only and depend on traffic, weather and the time of day. Going somewhere not listed? Choose “Somewhere else” in the planner.
Why book your airport transfer with us
Trusted since 1998
One of Sri Lanka’s first car rental companies, run by a local team.
Clean, well-kept cars
Every vehicle is maintained and cleaned before each trip.
One WhatsApp chat
From booking to drop-off, everything happens in one conversation.
Prefer to drive yourself?
Rent a self-drive car instead. See the fleet.
Airport transfer questions
Anything else? Ask us on WhatsApp.
How far is the airport from Colombo?
Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake is about 32 km from Colombo city. On the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway the drive usually takes 35–50 minutes, depending on traffic.
How much does an airport transfer cost?
The price depends on your destination, the size of vehicle and the time of travel. Send your details through the planner above and we’ll reply on WhatsApp with a price.
What should I tell you when I book?
Your flight number, date and landing or departure time, where you’re going, and how many passengers and large bags. The planner collects all of this for you.
When should I leave for a departure flight?
Most airlines ask you to be at the airport about 3 hours before an international flight. The planner suggests a pickup time based on your flight time and destination, and we confirm it with you.
Can I rent a self-drive car instead?
Yes. Browse our self-drive fleet and message us on WhatsApp to check availability for your dates.
Landing soon? Book your transfer now
Send us your flight and destination on WhatsApp and we’ll take care of the rest.
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