Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) Transfers
Fixed-price private transfers from CMB to anywhere on the island
Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake is the main gateway to Sri Lanka, 35 km north of Colombo and about 10 km from Negombo. We run fixed-price private transfers from CMB to every major destination on the island, with the price agreed before you fly and no recalculation on arrival.
Prices
| Vehicle | Suitable for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan to Negombo | 3 passengers - approx. 15 minutes | USD 20 |
| Sedan to Colombo | 3 passengers - approx. 1 hour | USD 30 |
| Sedan to Kandy | 3 passengers - approx. 3.5 hours | USD 55 |
| Sedan to Galle | 3 passengers - approx. 2.5 hours | USD 65 |
| Sedan to Sigiriya | 3 passengers - approx. 4 hours | USD 70 |
| Sedan to Ella | 3 passengers - approx. 6 hours | USD 110 |
Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and are confirmed in writing before you travel. Fuel, expressway tolls and government taxes are included.
How the meet and greet works
Your driver is in the arrivals hall holding a board with your name before your flight lands - we track the flight number, so early and late arrivals are handled without you contacting anyone. Once you clear customs you walk straight out.
If you need a local SIM card or to change money, your driver will point you to the right counters in the terminal before you leave - both are cheaper landside than at the kerbside kiosks.
Where most people go first
Negombo, at 10-15 minutes, is the sensible first night for late arrivals - beach, restaurants, and you start touring rested. Colombo is 45-60 minutes. Kandy is 3-3.5 hours and the most popular direct transfer for guests who want to start in the hills.
Sigiriya at 3.5-4 hours and Galle at around 2.5 hours on the southern expressway are both straightforward same-day drives if you would rather not stop near the airport.
Bandaranaike Airport Transfer - frequently asked questions
Fixed prices start at USD 20 to Negombo, USD 30 to Colombo, USD 55 to Kandy, USD 65 to Galle, USD 70 to Sigiriya and USD 110 to Ella. Prices are per vehicle and include fuel, tolls and taxes.
In the arrivals hall after customs. Your driver holds a board with your name and will already be waiting - we track your flight, so delays are handled automatically.
No. Many flights into CMB land between midnight and 5am and we charge the same fixed price regardless of the hour.
If you land after about 8pm, a night in Negombo (15 minutes away) is usually the better call - you start the next day rested rather than arriving in Kandy at 2am. Daytime arrivals can comfortably drive straight on.
