Sri Lankan countryside seen on the drive from Colombo airport
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Sri Lanka airport transfers — Colombo (CMB) to anywhere on the island

Private cars, vans and minibuses with English-speaking drivers. We track your flight, meet you in arrivals with a name board, and drive you straight to your hotel — Negombo, Colombo, Kandy, Galle or Ella.

Flight tracked, delays covered Night & early-morning arrivals

Airport transfer routes & drive times

Approximate distances and driving times from Colombo airport. Every transfer is private and door-to-door.

CMB AirportNegombo

Closest beach town — 20 minutes from arrivals.

~12 km ~0.4 h
CMB AirportKandy

Straight to the hill capital and Temple of the Tooth.

~130 km ~3.5 h
Colombo airport to Kandy transfer details
CMB AirportSigiriya

Cultural Triangle base for the rock fortress.

~150 km ~3.5 h
CMB AirportMirissa

Whale watching and palm-fringed south coast.

~190 km ~3 h
CMB AirportNuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka's 'Little England' in the highlands.

~175 km ~4.5 h

Transfers by destination

Drive times, route notes and answers specific to each destination.

Airport taxi guides

How pickups, drop-offs and pricing work at Colombo airport.

What travellers say

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How your transfer works

1

Send us your flight

Message us on WhatsApp with your arrival date, flight number, destination and group size.

2

Get a fixed quote

We confirm the right vehicle and an all-in price — no meters, no surprises at the end.

3

Meet your driver

Your driver waits in arrivals with a name board, helps with luggage and takes it from there.

Choose your transfer vehicle

Pick by group size and luggage — we'll confirm the best fit when you message us.

Mini Car

Mini Car

3 pax

Air-conditioned sedan ideal for airport transfers and small groups exploring the coast.

Sedan Car

Sedan Car

3 pax

Air-conditioned sedan ideal for airport transfers and small groups exploring the coast.

SUV

SUV

3 pax

Air-conditioned luxury suv ideal for airport transfers and small groups exploring the coast.

KDH Van

KDH Van

9 pax

Spacious high-roof van with generous luggage space — our most-booked vehicle for island-wide tours.

Bus

Bus

33 pax

Full-size coach for large groups, weddings and school trips across Sri Lanka.

Airport transfer FAQs

The price depends on distance and vehicle size, and we quote a fixed all-in figure before you travel. Send your destination, group size and arrival date on WhatsApp and you'll normally have a quote within the hour.

Yes. Your driver waits in the Colombo airport arrivals hall holding a name board, helps with luggage and walks you to the vehicle.

Nothing changes and you pay no extra. We track your flight number, so the driver simply arrives later to match the new landing time.

Yes, transfers run 24 hours a day, every day, including red-eye arrivals and pre-dawn departure runs.

A car suits 1-3 travellers with two suitcases, a van suits 4-7 with luggage, and a minibus or coach covers larger groups. Tell us your numbers and we'll recommend one.

Yes. Pinnawala, a spice garden, a temple or a lunch stop can all be added. Mention them when you ask for a quote so the price includes the extra time.

You pay the driver in cash at the end of the journey, in Sri Lankan rupees or major foreign currency. No prepayment or card details are needed.

Yes, we collect from anywhere on the island for departures and set the pickup time around your check-in so you arrive with comfortable margin.

Yes, every driver speaks English and knows the tourist routes well, so longer transfers double as an informal introduction to the island.

Landing soon? Lock in your transfer now.

Send your flight number and destination — we'll reply with a fixed price by email or WhatsApp, usually within the hour.