Colombo Airport Transportation

As you leave the arrivals hall at Terminal 1, after immigration, baggage claim and customs. Your driver waits in the meeting area with a sign showing your name, then walks with you to the car.

The airport is about 32 km (20 miles) north of central Colombo; the drive to Colombo Fort on the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. Negombo is much closer, about 10 km (6 miles) away, and most beach hotels there are a 20 to 30 minute drive.

Yes. We drive door to door to hotels, guesthouses and villas along Negombo's beach road, in the town center and around the lagoon.

Yes. We drive to hotels, apartments and homes across central Colombo, including Fort, Galle Face, Kollupitiya, Bambalapitiya and Cinnamon Gardens.

Yes. Mount Lavinia and Dehiwala are on the coast just south of Colombo, and we drive straight to your hotel or home there.

These are longer road journeys inland or down the south coast. Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered for that route.

Every international flight arrives at Terminal 1, the airport's only international passenger terminal. Cinnamon Air's domestic flights use a small separate domestic terminal.

Yes. Give the full address, a nearby landmark and a phone number the driver can reach, since some lanes and house numbers in Sri Lanka are hard to find.

Many long-haul flights land at Colombo late at night or before dawn. Enter your flight number and landing time when you book, and the booking form shows the vehicles available for that time.

There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a driver waiting for you and a fixed price per vehicle. If someone approaches you in arrivals offering a ride, check the company name against your confirmation before going with anyone.

We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, update it in Manage your booking so the pickup can be moved.

Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip and give your flight number, so the pickup leaves time for the drive, the security check at the terminal entrance, check-in and immigration.

Most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), applied for online at eta.gov.lk before travel. Nationals of 40 countries, including the US, UK, Canada and Australia, pay no fee but must still apply.

No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer booking site that arranges rides from CMB; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Colombo airport page.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

It depends on the vehicle. Each vehicle shows its maximum number of passengers and suitcases before you book, so you can choose one that fits your group.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

You pay securely online when you book, by credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Payments are processed by Stripe.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts the charge at its own exchange rate.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.