Colombo → Colombo Airport — transfer to the airport
Private transfer from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): about 35 km and 55 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.
- Distance35 km
- Drive time55 min
- Pricefrom $40
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 → 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 | $40 ≈ Rs 13,000 | $20 | $13 | — | — |
| Minivan (KDH) up to 6 Toyota HiAce KDH, high roof | $55 ≈ Rs 18,000 | $28 | $18 | $14 | $9 |
| SUV up to 4 Prado / Montero class, leather, more legroom | $65 ≈ Rs 21,500 | $33 | $22 | $16 | — |
| Coach up to 20 Toyota Coaster, up to 20 seats | $110 ≈ Rs 36,500 | $55 | $37 | $28 | $18 |
Prices updated 20 October 2026.
When to leave for your flight
| Flight departs | Leave the hotel by |
|---|---|
| 01:00 | 20:30 (day before) |
| 06:00 | 01:30 |
| 10:00 | 05:30 |
| 14:00 | 09:30 |
| 19:00 | 14:30 |
| 23:00 | 18:30 |
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. E03 expressway from the airport to Peliyagoda, then across the Kelani bridge into the city. The toll is included in the price.
Good to know
- 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 Colombo to Colombo airport?
$40 for a sedan (up to 3 people) and $55 for a KDH minivan (up to 6), fixed per car, with tolls and parking included.
What time should I leave Colombo for my flight?
About 4 h 15 min before departure: 55 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.