Colombo Airport to Mount Lavinia taxi
About 42 km and around 1 hour 11 minutes without traffic. See the fare for every vehicle, then book on WhatsApp.
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Colombo Airport to Mount Lavinia taxi price
The price of every vehicle for a one-way drop and for a return trip.
| Vehicle | One way | Return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget CarAlto | Kwid | Rs. 5,100 (~$15) | Rs. 8,400 (~$25) | Book now |
| Mini CarAqua | Wagon R | Spacia | Rs. 5,400 (~$16) | Rs. 8,700 (~$26) | Book now |
| Sedan CarPrius | Grace | Insight | Rs. 6,400 (~$19) | Rs. 10,700 (~$32) | Book now |
| SUVVezel | Rs. 6,800 (~$20) | Rs. 11,700 (~$35) | Book now |
| Mini VanEvery | Clipper | Rs. 5,900 (~$18) | Rs. 9,600 (~$29) | Book now |
| KDH Flat-roof | Rs. 8,300 (~$25) | Rs. 13,800 (~$42) | Book now |
| KDH High-roof | Rs. 9,600 (~$29) | Rs. 16,200 (~$49) | Book now |
| Non A/C VanHiace | Caravan | Rs. 7,200 (~$22) | Rs. 12,300 (~$37) | Book now |
| Hiace 13 Seater | Rs. 10,800 (~$33) | Rs. 17,200 (~$52) | Book now |
| VIP Cars/Van | Rs. 10,600 (~$32) | Rs. 17,600 (~$53) | Book now |
Approximate prices at our current rates for the route to Mount Lavinia. 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 Mount Lavinia
Distance, drive time, tolls and what to expect on this trip.
The drive from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Katunayake to Mount Lavinia is about 42 km and takes around 1 hour 11 minutes without traffic. The fastest route uses the E03 expressway, so highway toll fees are extra. To compare, tick Avoid the expressway in the fare calculator at the top of this page and you see the fare on normal roads.
Mount Lavinia is a coastal suburb south of Colombo, known for its beach and hotels. The drive from the airport passes through the busy Colombo area, so the time can vary with traffic.
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.
Mount Lavinia to Colombo Airport taxi
Going the other way? Choose Mount Lavinia 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 1 hour 11 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.
Mount Lavinia airport taxi questions
Quick answers about the trip between Colombo Airport and Mount Lavinia.
How far is Mount Lavinia from Colombo Airport (CMB)?
It is about 42 km by road from Bandaranaike International Airport.
Do you have an airport taxi from Katunayake to Mount Lavinia?
Yes. Our Katunayake airport taxi takes you from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mount Lavinia. Choose the airport as your pickup and Mount Lavinia 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 Mount Lavinia take?
It takes around 1 hour 11 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 Mount Lavinia?
The starting price is Rs. 5,100 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 Mount Lavinia include toll fees?
No. This route uses the E03 expressway, and highway toll fees are extra. Tick Avoid the expressway in the fare calculator to compare the fare on normal roads.
Can I book a taxi from Mount Lavinia to Colombo Airport?
Yes. Choose Mount Lavinia 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 1 hour 11 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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