Tangalle → Colombo Airport — transfer to the airport
Private transfer from Tangalle to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): about 215 km and 3 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.
- Distance215 km
- Drive time3 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $170
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.
Tangalle → 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 | $170 ≈ Rs 56,000 | $85 | $57 | — | — |
| Minivan (KDH) up to 6 Toyota HiAce KDH, high roof | $210 ≈ Rs 69,500 | $105 | $70 | $53 | $35 |
| SUV up to 4 Prado / Montero class, leather, more legroom | $285 ≈ Rs 94,000 | $143 | $95 | $71 | — |
| Coach up to 20 Toyota Coaster, up to 20 seats | $435 ≈ Rs 143,500 | $218 | $145 | $109 | $73 |
Prices updated 20 October 2026.
When to leave for your flight
| Flight departs | Leave the hotel by |
|---|---|
| 01:00 | 17:30 (day before) |
| 06:00 | 22:30 (day before) |
| 10:00 | 02:30 |
| 14:00 | 06:30 |
| 19:00 | 11:30 |
| 23:00 | 15:30 |
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/E02 around Colombo, then the Southern Expressway (E01) most of the way and a short drive down to the coast. Tolls are included.
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 Tangalle to Colombo airport?
$170 for a sedan (up to 3 people) and $210 for a KDH minivan (up to 6), fixed per car, with tolls and parking included.
What time should I leave Tangalle for my flight?
About 7 h 30 min before departure: 3 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.