Colombo Airport to Negombo taxi

About 9 km and around 21 minutes without traffic. See the fare for every vehicle, then book on WhatsApp.

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Colombo Airport to Negombo taxi price

The price of every vehicle for a one-way drop and for a return trip.

VehicleOne wayReturn
Budget CarAlto | KwidRs. 1,800 (~$5)Rs. 2,000 (~$6)Book now
Mini CarAqua | Wagon R | SpaciaRs. 2,000 (~$6)Rs. 2,100 (~$6)Book now
Sedan CarPrius | Grace | InsightRs. 2,300 (~$7)Rs. 2,600 (~$8)Book now
SUVVezelRs. 2,400 (~$7)Rs. 2,900 (~$9)Book now
Mini VanEvery | ClipperRs. 3,300 (~$10)Rs. 3,300 (~$10)Book now
KDH Flat-roofRs. 5,400 (~$16)Rs. 5,400 (~$16)Book now
KDH High-roofRs. 8,500 (~$26)Rs. 8,500 (~$26)Book now
Non A/C VanHiace | CaravanRs. 5,400 (~$16)Rs. 5,400 (~$16)Book now
Hiace 13 SeaterRs. 8,600 (~$26)Rs. 8,600 (~$26)Book now
VIP Cars/VanRs. 10,600 (~$32)Rs. 10,600 (~$32)Book now

Approximate prices at our current rates for the route to Negombo. Return prices are for the round trip. Use the fare calculator at the top of this page for your exact pickup and drop. Fares do not include highway toll fees, and a long waiting time or extra stops can change the fare.

Taxi from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Negombo

Distance, drive time, tolls and what to expect on this trip.

The drive from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Katunayake to Negombo is about 9 km and takes around 21 minutes without traffic. The fastest route does not normally use the expressway. If your exact route does, toll fees are extra and the fare calculator shows a notice.

Negombo is the closest beach town to Bandaranaike International Airport, so this is the shortest airport transfer we run. Many passengers head straight to the hotels and guesthouses along the Negombo beach after landing.

Your pickup or drop can be any hotel, house, lodge or address. Enter it in the fare calculator at the top of this page and the fare is worked out for your exact route.

Negombo to Colombo Airport taxi

Going the other way? Choose Negombo as the pickup and Colombo Airport as the drop, or press the swap arrows in the fare calculator. Leave early for your flight: the drive takes about 21 minutes without traffic, and traffic can add time.

Waiting, stops and payment

The fare can change if we need to wait a long time or if you add extra stops. Tell us on WhatsApp and we will confirm the price before your trip. You can pay by cash, online transfer or QR payment.

Negombo airport taxi questions

Quick answers about the trip between Colombo Airport and Negombo.

How far is Negombo from Colombo Airport (CMB)?

It is about 9 km by road from Bandaranaike International Airport.

Do you have an airport taxi from Katunayake to Negombo?

Yes. Our Katunayake airport taxi takes you from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Negombo. Choose the airport as your pickup and Negombo as your drop in the fare calculator, check the price of every vehicle and book on WhatsApp.

How long does the drive from Colombo Airport to Negombo take?

It takes around 21 minutes without traffic. Traffic, road works and weather can make it longer, so allow extra time.

How much is a taxi from Colombo Airport to Negombo?

The starting price is Rs. 1,800 for a one-way drop in our lowest-priced vehicle, the Budget Car. See the price of every vehicle in the table above, or use the fare calculator for your exact pickup and drop.

Do the fares to Negombo include toll fees?

No. Fares do not include highway toll fees. This route does not normally use the expressway, but if your exact route does, the fare calculator shows a notice.

Can I book a taxi from Negombo to Colombo Airport?

Yes. Choose Negombo as the pickup and Colombo Airport as the drop, or press the swap arrows in the fare calculator. Leave early, because the drive takes around 21 minutes without traffic.

Can I add stops or ask the driver to wait?

Yes. The fare can change if we need to wait a long time or if you add extra stops. Tell us on WhatsApp and we will confirm the price before your trip.

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