Colombo Airport → Mirissa private transfer
Mirissa — whale-watching harbour and a palm-lined beach — is about 185 km from CMB: around 3 hours, almost all of it on expressways.
- Distance185 km
- Drive time3 h
- Pricefrom $85
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 → Mirissa: 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 | $85 ≈ Rs 28,000 | $43 | $28 | — | — |
| Minivan (KDH) up to 6 Toyota HiAce KDH, high roof | $110 ≈ Rs 36,500 | $55 | $37 | $28 | $18 |
| SUV up to 4 Prado / Montero class, leather, more legroom | $155 ≈ Rs 51,000 | $78 | $52 | $39 | — |
| Coach up to 20 Toyota Coaster, up to 20 seats | $250 ≈ Rs 82,500 | $125 | $83 | $63 | $42 |
Prices updated 20 October 2026.
The road
Around Colombo on E03/E02, the Southern Expressway (E01) to the Matara end, then 20 minutes west along the coast. Tolls included.
Good to know
- Whale-watching boats from Mirissa run mainly from November to April; sea conditions decide on the day.
- Weligama and Polhena are on the same road — 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 Mirissa?
About 3 hours, 3.5 with traffic.
Can we stop in Galle on the way?
Yes — add a 1–2 hour Galle Fort stop for $15; just note it in the request.