Colombo Airport → Hikkaduwa private transfer
Hikkaduwa — surf, coral reef and turtles — is about 140 km from CMB: 2 to 2.5 hours via the expressways. Most of the way is on the Southern Expressway; the last part is the coastal Galle Road.
- Distance140 km
- Drive time2 h 15 min
- Pricefrom $68
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.
Colombo Airport → Hikkaduwa: 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 | $68 ≈ Rs 22,500 | $34 | $23 | — | — |
| Minivan (KDH) up to 6 Toyota HiAce KDH, high roof | $88 ≈ Rs 29,000 | $44 | $29 | $22 | $15 |
| SUV up to 4 Prado / Montero class, leather, more legroom | $130 ≈ Rs 43,000 | $65 | $43 | $33 | — |
| Coach up to 20 Toyota Coaster, up to 20 seats | $215 ≈ Rs 71,000 | $108 | $72 | $54 | $36 |
Prices updated 20 October 2026.
The road
E03 and E02 around Colombo, Southern Expressway (E01) south, then 20–30 minutes to the hotel. Tolls included.
Good to know
- Booking platforms list this route at roughly $63–72 for a sedan; our $68 includes tolls, parking and 60 minutes of free waiting.
- If your hotel is at Narigama or Thiranagama (south end), tell us — it is the same price.
Included
- Private air-conditioned car and an English-speaking driver
- Fuel, expressway tolls and parking
- Meet & greet with a name sign at CMB arrivals, flight tracking, 60 min free waiting after landing
- No night surcharge for airport pickups
- 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
Questions
How long from Colombo airport to Hikkaduwa?
2 to 2.5 hours; up to 3 hours on a busy day around Colombo.
Can we stop at a supermarket on the way?
Yes, short stops up to 30 minutes in total are included.