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

Colombo (CMB Airport) to Unawatuna private transfer

Direct airport transfer to Unawatuna's calm, reef-protected bay — five minutes beyond Galle Fort.

~155 km ~2.5 h Fixed all-in price

Colombo (CMB Airport) to Unawatuna at a glance

Distance	~155 km (estimate)
Drive time	~2.5 h without stops
Main road	Southern Expressway (E01 / E02 from CMB)
Recommended vehicle	Car (1-3) · Van (4-7)
Price	Fixed all-in quote — vehicle, fuel, driver and tolls

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

E01 and E02 expressways to the Galle exit, then a short coastal run past the fort to the bay.

Stops travellers add

Galle Fort ramparts
Jungle Beach
Japanese Peace Pagoda

Which vehicle for this route?

Car — 1-3 passengers, 2 large suitcases
SUV — 1-4 passengers, 3 large suitcases
Van — 4-7 passengers, 6-7 large suitcases
Bus — 8-30+ passengers, One case per seat

Tell us your group size and we'll recommend one.

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Colombo (CMB Airport) to Unawatuna FAQs

Allow around 2.5 hours for the 155 km between Colombo (CMB Airport) and Unawatuna. Traffic, weather and any sightseeing stops you add can move that by an hour either way.

We quote one fixed, all-in price covering the vehicle, fuel and driver. Send your date, group size and preferred vehicle on WhatsApp and you will usually have the Unawatuna price within the hour.

Yes. Travellers on this route often add Galle Fort ramparts and Jungle Beach. Mention the stops when you request a quote so the extra time is priced in.

A car covers one to three travellers, an SUV suits families of four, a van fits four to seven with luggage and a minibus or coach handles eight or more. We will recommend one once we know your group size.