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Colombo Airport to Sigiriya transfer
Your driver meets you at Colombo Airport (CMB) arrivals with a name board and takes you straight to your hotel in Sigiriya. Fixed price per vehicle, with flight tracking and free waiting.
- Distance and timeAbout 150 km · 4 hrs
- Car · 1–3 guestsUS$120 one way
- SUV · 1–4 guestsUS$145 one way
- Van · 1–6 guestsUS$155 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 4 hrs to Sigiriya
The road heads north-east through Kurunegala and Dambulla, through coconut country and paddy fields. You can stop at the Dambulla Cave Temple on the way and arrive at your hotel in the afternoon.
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$120 | US$240 |
| Comfort SUV1–4 guests, up to 3 large suitcases | US$145 | US$290 |
| Private van1–6 guests, up to 6 large suitcases | US$155 | US$310 |
| 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 Sigiriya
Sigiriya and Dambulla are at the heart of the Cultural Triangle, with the 5th-century Lion Rock, cave temples and ancient cities nearby.
- Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock early in the morning
- Sunset from Pidurangala Rock
- Dambulla Cave Temple
Best weather: January to September.
Staying a few days? See our Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour.
Questions
How long does it take from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya?
About 4 hrs for roughly 150 km, depending on traffic and stops. The road heads north-east through Kurunegala and Dambulla, through coconut country and paddy fields.
How much is a taxi from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya?
One way, a private car for 1 to 3 guests costs US$120, an SUV for up to 4 guests costs US$145 and a van for up to 6 guests costs US$155. 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. You can stop at the Dambulla Cave Temple on the way and arrive at your hotel in the afternoon.
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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