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Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay transfer
Your driver meets you at Colombo Airport (CMB) arrivals with a name board and takes you straight to your hotel in Arugam Bay. Fixed price per vehicle, with flight tracking and free waiting.
- Distance and timeAbout 330 km · 7 hrs 30 min
- Car · 1–3 guestsUS$200 one way
- SUV · 1–4 guestsUS$240 one way
- Van · 1–6 guestsUS$260 one way
Your journey
Meet your driver at arrivals
Once you're through immigration and have your bags, your driver is waiting outside the arrivals hall with your name. Time for a SIM card and cash is included.
About 7 hrs 30 min to Arugam Bay
It's the longest transfer from the airport, crossing the island through the hill country or along the south. Your driver chooses the best route on the day. Many travellers break the journey with a night in Ella or on the south coast.
Drop-off at your door
Your driver takes you right to your hotel and helps with your bags.
Prices
| Vehicle | One way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Private car1–3 guests, 2 large suitcases | US$200 | US$400 |
| Comfort SUV1–4 guests, up to 3 large suitcases | US$240 | US$480 |
| Private van1–6 guests, up to 6 large suitcases | US$260 | US$520 |
| Two vehicles7 or more guests | Ask us | Ask us |
Prices in US dollars per vehicle, the same price from or to the airport, day or night.
Included in every transfer
- Meet & greetYour driver waits outside arrivals with your name.
- Flight trackingDelays cost you nothing; we adjust the pickup.
- 60 minutes free waitingTime for immigration, bags and a SIM card.
- Air-conditioned vehicleClean, private and just for your group.
- Tolls and parking includedThe price you see is the price you pay.
- Free child seatsTell us your children's ages when you book.
About Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay is a laid-back surf town on the south-east coast, with famous point breaks and lagoons full of birds and elephants nearby.
- Surf the main point (best from about May to September)
- Kumana National Park
- Lagoon safaris at Pottuvil
Best weather: April to September.
Questions
How long does it take from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay?
About 7 hrs 30 min for roughly 330 km, depending on traffic and stops. It's the longest transfer from the airport, crossing the island through the hill country or along the south. Your driver chooses the best route on the day.
How much is a taxi from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay?
One way, a private car for 1 to 3 guests costs US$200, an SUV for up to 4 guests costs US$240 and a van for up to 6 guests costs US$260. The price is per vehicle and includes tolls, parking and waiting time.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. Short stops for food, a SIM card, cash or photos are fine. Many travellers break the journey with a night in Ella or on the south coast.
Can we break the journey?
Yes. Many travellers turn a long transfer into a day of sightseeing on the way, or add a night in between. Ask us for a price.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight number, so your driver is there when you actually land. Waiting caused by a delay is free.
Do I pay in advance?
No. You pay your driver on arrival in Sri Lankan rupees, US dollars, euros or pounds.
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