Private airport transfer
Colombo Airport to Kandy transfer
Your driver meets you at Colombo Airport (CMB) arrivals with a name board and takes you straight to your hotel in Kandy. Fixed price per vehicle, with flight tracking and free waiting.
- Distance and timeAbout 100 km · 3 hrs
- Car · 1–3 guestsUS$80 one way
- SUV · 1–4 guestsUS$95 one way
- Van · 1–6 guestsUS$105 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 3 hrs to Kandy
The road climbs gently from the coast into the hills. Your driver picks the quickest route on the day depending on traffic. A popular stop is the roadside cashew sellers at Cadjugama, where you can taste freshly roasted cashews.
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$80 | US$160 |
| Comfort SUV1–4 guests, up to 3 large suitcases | US$95 | US$190 |
| Private van1–6 guests, up to 6 large suitcases | US$105 | US$210 |
| 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 Kandy
Kandy is Sri Lanka's last royal capital, set around a lake in the hills and home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
- Kandyan dance show in the evening
Best weather: January to April.
Staying a few days? See our Kandy Cultural Tour.
Questions
How long does it take from Colombo Airport to Kandy?
About 3 hrs for roughly 100 km, depending on traffic and stops. The road climbs gently from the coast into the hills. Your driver picks the quickest route on the day depending on traffic.
How much is a taxi from Colombo Airport to Kandy?
One way, a private car for 1 to 3 guests costs US$80, an SUV for up to 4 guests costs US$95 and a van for up to 6 guests costs US$105. 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. A popular stop is the roadside cashew sellers at Cadjugama, where you can taste freshly roasted cashews.
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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