Arugam Bay → Colombo Airport — transfer to the airport
Private transfer from Arugam Bay to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): about 330 km and 7 h 30 min on the road. We pick you up at your hotel at a time planned around your flight, with a buffer for traffic around Colombo, and drop you at departures.
- Distance330 km
- Drive time7 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $240
Every trip is driven by a vetted local partner in Sri Lanka. Your confirmation names the driver, the car and its plate; on chauffeur-guide bookings also the SLTDA licence number.
Arugam Bay → Colombo Airport: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Axio / Prius / Premio | $240 ≈ Rs 79,000 | $120 | $80 | — | — |
| Minivan (KDH) up to 6 Toyota HiAce KDH, high roof | $300 ≈ Rs 99,000 | $150 | $100 | $75 | $50 |
| SUV up to 4 Prado / Montero class, leather, more legroom | $390 ≈ Rs 128,500 | $195 | $130 | $98 | — |
| Coach up to 20 Toyota Coaster, up to 20 seats | $540 ≈ Rs 178,000 | $270 | $180 | $135 | $90 |
Prices updated 20 October 2026.
When to leave for your flight
| Flight departs | Leave the hotel by |
|---|---|
| 01:00 | 13:30 (day before) |
| 06:00 | 18:30 (day before) |
| 10:00 | 22:30 (day before) |
| 14:00 | 02:30 |
| 19:00 | 07:30 |
| 23:00 | 11:30 |
Plan to be at CMB 3 hours before an international flight. Times include a traffic buffer; we confirm the pickup time the evening before.
The road
The same road as the airport transfer, in reverse. Usually inland via Ratnapura, Pelmadulla and Wellawaya, then east through Monaragala to Pottuvil (A4). It is a full day's drive with a lunch stop; the driver stays overnight and returns the next day (included in the price).
Good to know
- For a night or early-morning flight, many travellers spend the last night in Negombo, 20–30 minutes from the terminal — ask us for the Negombo price.
- Traffic around Colombo is heaviest on weekday mornings and evenings; we add a buffer to the pickup time.
- Tell us your flight number and hotel — we confirm the pickup time the evening before.
Included
- Private air-conditioned car and an English-speaking driver
- Fuel, expressway tolls and parking
- Short stops on the way (up to 30 min in total)
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before; pay the driver at the end — no prepayment for transfers
- Pickup at your hotel at the time we agree for your flight
- Drop-off at the departures terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Questions
How much is a taxi from Arugam Bay to Colombo airport?
$240 for a sedan (up to 3 people) and $300 for a KDH minivan (up to 6), fixed per car, with tolls and parking included.
What time should I leave Arugam Bay for my flight?
About 11 h 30 min before departure: 7 h 30 min on the road, a buffer for traffic and 3 hours at the airport for an international flight.
Is there a night surcharge?
No. Night and early-morning pickups cost the same.