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The 8 Best Airport Transfers in Sri Lanka

8 tours  ·  from $21 a head

Colombo airport sits up at Katunayake, closer to Negombo than to the city, and the expressway makes the difference. The 8 below are priced by vehicle size and destination, with a note on which run through the night.

Efficient Airport Taxi: Colombo Airport to City Transfer, Safe & Comfortabe Ride - Drivers who add a personal touch
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Efficient Airport Taxi: Colombo Airport to City Transfer, Safe & Comfortabe Ride

1.Efficient Airport Taxi: Colombo Airport to City Transfer, Safe & Comfortabe Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews Our pick

Arrange a private 45 to 60 minute transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport to your Colombo address. Your driver waits in arrivals with a name board, helps with luggage, and takes the expressway. Lakmal and Jude are among the drivers praised for clear communication, safe driving, and useful Colombo tips.

“Our driver was waiting for us with a sign bearing my name as soon as we exited customs in Colombo. Pleasant ride to the hotel. Very convenient and hassle free.”

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Airport to Negombo Hotel Transfer / Taxi (Airport Transfer) - Comfort, safety, and the private setup
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Airport to Negombo Hotel Transfer / Taxi (Airport Transfer)

2.Airport to Negombo Hotel Transfer / Taxi (Airport Transfer)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews

Book a private, one-way ride from Bandaranaike International Airport to your Negombo hotel for up to three people. The trip is listed at 20 to 30 minutes and includes an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, onboard WiFi, private transport, and all taxes. Drivers are experienced, though confirming your hotel details is wise.

“The tour is well organized. The sights are beautiful. The tour guide, Sunny, is knowledgeable, attentive and well spoken. His English skills are excellent.”

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Colombo Airport to Colombo Hotel One Way Drop - Private Transfer - Leaving Bandaranaike International Airport without the usual arrival hassle
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Colombo Airport to Colombo Hotel One Way Drop – Private Transfer

3.Colombo Airport to Colombo Hotel One Way Drop – Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $27

Meet your English-speaking driver in Bandaranaike International Airport arrivals, load your luggage, and ride privately toward Colombo. The driver waits with a sign bearing your name and uses the airport highway to reduce traffic delays. The transfer takes about 1 to 3 hours, costs $27, and can carry up to nine people.

“My husband and I used this company for a transfer from our hotel in Colombo to the railway station. The driver was punctual - actually early - which was great . The car was very comfortable and he was a good driver and very polite and helpful. He saw us on to the platform and to the correct carriage which was very kind of him. We can certainly recommend this company.”

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Colombo Airport Transfer to Any Hotel or City in Sri Lanka - From the terminal to your hotel, with no shared ride
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Colombo Airport Transfer to Any Hotel or City in Sri Lanka

4.Colombo Airport Transfer to Any Hotel or City in Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $25

TravelHikka Tours provides private transfers from Colombo Airport to hotels and cities across Sri Lanka. Your English-speaking chauffeur meets you with a name board, tracks flight delays, handles luggage, and drives you door to door in an air-conditioned vehicle. Chaminda Wicramasinghe is among the drivers praised for friendly service.

“Chaminda is an excellent choice for your transportation needs from/to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)! He contacted me immediately after I booked via Viator and maintained consistent communication with me through my pickRead more”

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Colombo Airport (CMB) to Colombo City Private Transfer - Finding the driver at Bandaranaike International Airport
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Colombo Airport (CMB) to Colombo City Private Transfer

5.Colombo Airport (CMB) to Colombo City Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $21Best value

Pre-book a private, one-way ride from Bandaranaike International Airport to your Colombo hotel. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall, helps with the start of your trip, and takes your group in an air-conditioned vehicle with room for luggage. The journey takes about one hour.

“The driver arrived before the pick-up time. And take me to he airport very smooth. I'll definitely recommend this services to my friends who may come to Colombo. Thank you very much!”

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Airport Transfer to Colombo Ella Galle Sigiriya Kandy and More - What the $65 group price really buys
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Airport Transfer to Colombo Ella Galle Sigiriya Kandy and More

6.Airport Transfer to Colombo Ella Galle Sigiriya Kandy and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews

Travel privately from Bandaranaike International Airport to Colombo, Ella, Galle, Sigiriya, Kandy, or other Sri Lankan destinations. Your English-speaking chauffeur meets you with a name board, helps with up to 50 kilograms of luggage, and drives an air-conditioned vehicle. Stops can be arranged, and return transfers are available.

“We covered Colombo, Kandy, Bentota, and Nuwara Eliya, and the entire experience was excellent. Our driver, Lasantha, and tour coordinator, Shanil, were extremely helpful, professional, and knowledgeable throughout the trip. We did not facRead more”

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Airport Taxi Transfers from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay - Following the Southern Expressway toward Wellawaya
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Airport Taxi Transfers from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay

7.Airport Taxi Transfers from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport to Arugam Bay or nearby towns. Your driver meets you in arrivals, tracks flight delays, and drives the roughly 420-kilometre route in about six to seven hours. Drivers such as Musajith and Ruwan may point out monkeys, elephants, and national parks along the way.

“It was an amazing experience. The driver was not only super friendly but he also drove through an area where there were free-roaming monkeys and elephants so that we could watch and feed them from the car. Everything was perfect, thank you :)”

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Airport Pickup or Drop in Colombo

8.Airport Pickup or Drop in Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $25

Revro Travels provides a private airport transfer from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to your chosen Colombo address. A chauffeur meets you with a paging board, then drives you in an available Toyota Prius, Toyota Axio, or Honda Vezel. Drivers including Chathuranga, Surya, Roshan, Anjalai, and Niwantha Herath have also handled longer Sri Lanka trips.

“Revro travels Mr Naveen made us the itinerary... He gave us a sedan with driver for all 5 days.. both car and driver were good.. we enjoyed our trip together.. thank you revro travels”

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