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Colombo Airport to Bentota transfer
Your driver meets you at Colombo Airport (CMB) arrivals with a name board and takes you straight to your hotel in Bentota. Fixed price per vehicle, with flight tracking and free waiting.
- Distance and timeAbout 100 km · 1 hr 45 min
- Car · 1–3 guestsUS$75 one way
- SUV · 1–4 guestsUS$90 one way
- Van · 1–6 guestsUS$100 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 1 hr 45 min to Bentota
Your driver takes the expressway south, which is quicker than the coast road, then the last stretch along the sea. Your driver can stop at a beachside café or a fruit stall near Kalutara.
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$75 | US$150 |
| Comfort SUV1–4 guests, up to 3 large suitcases | US$90 | US$180 |
| Private van1–6 guests, up to 6 large suitcases | US$100 | US$200 |
| 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 Bentota
Bentota and Beruwala sit on the southwest coast: wide golden beaches, a lazy river for boat safaris, and some of the island's most relaxing resorts.
- Bentota River boat safari
- Brief Garden, the home of artist Bevis Bawa
- Lunuganga, Geoffrey Bawa's country estate
Best weather: December to April.
Staying a few days? See our Galle Fort & South Coast Tour.
Questions
How long does it take from Colombo Airport to Bentota?
About 1 hr 45 min for roughly 100 km, depending on traffic and stops. Your driver takes the expressway south, which is quicker than the coast road, then the last stretch along the sea.
How much is a taxi from Colombo Airport to Bentota?
One way, a private car for 1 to 3 guests costs US$75, an SUV for up to 4 guests costs US$90 and a van for up to 6 guests costs US$100. 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. Your driver can stop at a beachside café or a fruit stall near Kalutara.
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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