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Airport Taxi Transfers in Sri Lanka: CMB to Anywhere
Taxi options from Bandaranaike (CMB) to every major Sri Lanka tourist region.
Airport taxi transfers in Sri Lanka from Bandaranaike International (CMB) cost USD 25-40 to Colombo, USD 60-80 to Kandy, USD 100-130 to Sigiriya, USD 130-160 to Ella, USD 100-130 to Galle. Pre-booked private cars with meet-and-greet are the safest option, especially at night. Journey times: Colombo 45 min, Kandy 3-3.5 hrs, Sigiriya 4-4.5 hrs, Ella 6-7 hrs, Galle 2.5-3 hrs via expressway.
Short runs
CMB to Colombo (45 min, USD 25-40), CMB to Negombo (15 min, USD 15-20).
Medium runs
CMB to Kandy (3-3.5 hrs), CMB to Galle via expressway (2.5-3 hrs).
Long direct runs
CMB to Sigiriya (4-4.5 hrs), CMB to Ella (6-7 hrs). Often split with an overnight stop.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Book in advance or on arrival?
Pre-book. Safer, cheaper and no haggling in the terminal.
Night arrival surcharge?
Minimal with pre-booked. The airport taxi rank charges more at night.