Private airport transfer
Colombo Airport to Galle transfer
Your driver meets you at Colombo Airport (CMB) arrivals with a name board and takes you straight to your hotel in Galle. Fixed price per vehicle, with flight tracking and free waiting.
- Distance and timeAbout 150 km · 2 hrs 30 min
- Car · 1–3 guestsUS$100 one way
- SUV · 1–4 guestsUS$120 one way
- Van · 1–6 guestsUS$130 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 2 hrs 30 min to Galle
Most of the drive is on the Southern Expressway, the fastest way down the coast. Your driver can stop at an expressway rest area for coffee, or take the coast road for the last part if you'd like to see the sea.
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$100 | US$200 |
| Comfort SUV1–4 guests, up to 3 large suitcases | US$120 | US$240 |
| Private van1–6 guests, up to 6 large suitcases | US$130 | US$260 |
| 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 Galle
Galle is a historic port on the south coast, famous for its 17th-century fort with ramparts, a lighthouse and lanes full of cafés and boutiques.
- Walk the Galle Fort ramparts at sunset
- Swim at Unawatuna or Jungle Beach
- Stilt fishermen at Koggala
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 Galle?
About 2 hrs 30 min for roughly 150 km, depending on traffic and stops. Most of the drive is on the Southern Expressway, the fastest way down the coast.
How much is a taxi from Colombo Airport to Galle?
One way, a private car for 1 to 3 guests costs US$100, an SUV for up to 4 guests costs US$120 and a van for up to 6 guests costs US$130. 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 an expressway rest area for coffee, or take the coast road for the last part if you'd like to see the sea.
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.
Other airport transfers
All prices- Negombo25 min · from US$25
- Colombo city45 min · from US$40
- Bentota1 hr 45 min · from US$75
- Kandy3 hrs · from US$80
- Mirissa3 hrs · from US$115
- Sigiriya4 hrs · from US$120
- Nuwara Eliya5 hrs · from US$120
- Yala4 hrs 30 min · from US$155
- Ella6 hrs · from US$155
- Trincomalee6 hrs · from US$165
- Arugam Bay7 hrs 30 min · from US$200