Colombo Airport to Nuwara Eliya taxi
About 152 km and around 4 hours 45 minutes without traffic. See the fare for every vehicle, then book on WhatsApp.
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Colombo Airport to Nuwara Eliya 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. 17,000 (~$51) | Rs. 29,800 (~$90) | Book now |
| Mini CarAqua | Wagon R | Spacia | Rs. 18,200 (~$55) | Rs. 30,700 (~$92) | Book now |
| Sedan CarPrius | Grace | Insight | Rs. 21,300 (~$64) | Rs. 37,800 (~$114) | Book now |
| SUVVezel | Rs. 22,500 (~$68) | Rs. 40,900 (~$123) | Book now |
| Mini VanEvery | Clipper | Rs. 19,800 (~$60) | Rs. 33,800 (~$102) | Book now |
| KDH Flat-roof | Rs. 27,800 (~$84) | Rs. 48,600 (~$146) | Book now |
| KDH High-roof | Rs. 32,500 (~$98) | Rs. 56,900 (~$171) | Book now |
| Non A/C VanHiace | Caravan | Rs. 24,000 (~$72) | Rs. 43,100 (~$130) | Book now |
| Hiace 13 Seater | Rs. 36,400 (~$110) | Rs. 60,000 (~$181) | Book now |
| VIP Cars/Van | Rs. 35,600 (~$107) | Rs. 61,600 (~$186) | Book now |
Approximate prices at our current rates for the route to Nuwara Eliya. 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 Nuwara Eliya
Distance, drive time, tolls and what to expect on this trip.
The drive from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya is about 152 km and takes around 4 hours 45 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.
Nuwara Eliya is a cool hill-country town surrounded by tea plantations. The road climbs into the mountains, so some stretches are slow and the drive takes longer than the distance suggests.
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.
Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Airport taxi
Going the other way? Choose Nuwara Eliya 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 4 hours 45 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.
Nuwara Eliya airport taxi questions
Quick answers about the trip between Colombo Airport and Nuwara Eliya.
How far is Nuwara Eliya from Colombo Airport (CMB)?
It is about 152 km by road from Bandaranaike International Airport.
Do you have an airport taxi from Katunayake to Nuwara Eliya?
Yes. Our Katunayake airport taxi takes you from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Nuwara Eliya. Choose the airport as your pickup and Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya take?
It takes around 4 hours 45 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 Nuwara Eliya?
The starting price is Rs. 17,000 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 Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Airport?
Yes. Choose Nuwara Eliya 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 4 hours 45 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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