Galle is roughly 150 km south of the airport and the Southern Expressway makes it a two-and-a-half hour drive, far quicker than the old coast road.
Travellers usually stay inside the fort walls or along the beaches at Unawatuna, Dalawella and Thalpe.
Where we drop in Galle & Unawatuna
- Galle Fort
- Unawatuna
- Dalawella
- Thalpe
- Koggala
Landmarks nearby
- Galle Fort ramparts
- Galle lighthouse
- Japanese Peace Pagoda
- Koggala stilt fishermen
How the transfer works
Expressway most of the way, then a short coastal stretch. Vehicles cannot enter some fort lanes, so we drop as close to the door as the street allows.
A van is worth it for four or more — it is a two-and-a-half hour drive with full luggage.
Galle & Unawatuna transfer questions
How long is the transfer from Colombo airport to Galle?
Around two and a half hours using the Southern Expressway.
Can we stop on the way to Galle?
Yes — Bentota, a turtle hatchery or Hikkaduwa all sit on the route. Mention stops when you ask for a quote.
Book your Galle & Unawatuna transfer
Send your arrival date, flight number and group size and we'll come back with one fixed all-in price. Pay the driver at the end of the journey.