Scenery on the drive from Colombo (CMB Airport) to Colombo City, Sri Lanka

Colombo (CMB Airport) to Colombo City private transfer

A short expressway hop from Bandaranaike International Airport to hotels in Fort, Colombo 3 or Mount Lavinia, with a driver waiting in arrivals.

~35 km ~0.75 h Fixed all-in price

What the Colombo (CMB Airport) to Colombo City drive is like

The Katunayake Expressway takes you into the city in well under an hour outside rush hour. Roads are smooth the whole way, so this is the easiest first drive of any Sri Lanka trip.

Stops travellers add

  • Negombo fish market detour
  • Colombo Lotus Tower viewpoint
  • Galle Face Green for sunset
Colombo airport to Colombo City transfer details

Which vehicle for this route?

  • Car1-3 passengers, 2 large suitcases
  • SUV1-4 passengers, 3 large suitcases
  • Van4-7 passengers, 6-7 large suitcases
  • Bus8-30+ passengers, One case per seat

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