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Colombo Airport to Negombo transfer
Your driver meets you at Colombo Airport (CMB) arrivals with a name board and takes you straight to your hotel in Negombo. Fixed price per vehicle, with flight tracking and free waiting.
- Distance and timeAbout 12 km · 25 min
- Car · 1–3 guestsUS$25 one way
- SUV · 1–4 guestsUS$30 one way
- Van · 1–6 guestsUS$35 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 25 min to Negombo
A short drive on local roads from Katunayake. You can be at your hotel before your bags have had time to feel heavy. Most people go straight to the hotel, but your driver can stop for a SIM card, cash or a cold king coconut.
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$25 | US$50 |
| Comfort SUV1–4 guests, up to 3 large suitcases | US$30 | US$60 |
| Private van1–6 guests, up to 6 large suitcases | US$35 | US$70 |
| 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 Negombo
Negombo is the closest beach town to Colombo Airport and a favourite first or last night in Sri Lanka, with a long sandy beach, a busy fish market and a lagoon lined with fishing boats.
- Early-morning fish market on the lagoon
- Boat ride along the Dutch Canal
- St Mary's Church and the old town
Best weather: December to April.
Questions
How long does it take from Colombo Airport to Negombo?
About 25 min for roughly 12 km, depending on traffic and stops. A short drive on local roads from Katunayake. You can be at your hotel before your bags have had time to feel heavy.
How much is a taxi from Colombo Airport to Negombo?
One way, a private car for 1 to 3 guests costs US$25, an SUV for up to 4 guests costs US$30 and a van for up to 6 guests costs US$35. 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. Most people go straight to the hotel, but your driver can stop for a SIM card, cash or a cold king coconut.
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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