Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)

Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)

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Colombo Airport to Kandy Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+1h 40m
$42.00
Taxi
Lakpura
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+2h 30m
$67.00
  5.0
Flight
Cinnamon Air
Economy
10:30
11:15
$164.00
Flight
Cinnamon Air
Economy
10:30
11:15
$142.29

Transportation from Colombo Airport to Kandy

Facts about the transport from Colombo Airport to Kandy

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure12:00 오전
Latest Departure3:00 오후
Departures per day109
Distance867 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Cinnamon Air, Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours, TaxiBazaar

How to get from Colombo Airport to Kandy

When you want to get from Colombo Airport to Kandy, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 172.63. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 16.94.

How far is Colombo Airport from Kandy?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Colombo Airport to Kandy. Your trip will be a total of 539 miles (867 km). The flying distance is 397 miles (638 km).

How long does it take to get from Colombo Airport to Kandy?

The travel time from Colombo Airport to Kandy can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 18 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Colombo Airport to Kandy?

The cost of the trip from Colombo Airport to Kandy varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Magical Sri Lanka: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 16.94 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 172.63.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Colombo Airport to Kandy:

  • Van price : USD 16.94 - USD 101.65;
  • taxi+Train price: USD 67.21. From Colombo Airport to Kandy starting from 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport until 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport
  • flight+taxi price: USD 73.73 - USD 82.33. From Colombo Airport to Kandy starting from 00:00 Kandy until 00:00 Kandy
  • Plane tickets - USD 149.78 to USD 172.63;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 29.77 to USD 164.83.

How many trips per day are there between Colombo Airport and Kandy?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Vans from Colombo Airport to Kandy depart during the day - there are approximately 6 departures a day.
  • Flights from Colombo Airport to Kandy depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Colombo Airport to Kandy any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Colombo Airport to Kandy. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 149.78.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Colombo Airport to Kandy

Cinnamon Air

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Colombo Airport to Kandy. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 29.77.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Colombo Airport to Kandy. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Colombo Airport to Kandy.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Colombo Airport to Kandy

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Colombo Airport to Kandy? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 67% opted for a van.
  • 23% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 5% chosen flight+taxi
  • 4% chosen taxi+Train
  • 1% Other