Travel HelpSri Lanka
Palm trees over the surf on Sri Lanka's south coast
Airport transfers and taxis

From the airport to anywhere on the island.

Picked up at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and dropped at your hotel, wherever in Sri Lanka it is. A clear price agreed before you land, nothing to pay today and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Free cancellation

Plans change. Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, no questions asked.

Reserve now, pay later

Hold your transfer and pay nothing today. Settle up with your driver when you arrive.

Clean, air-conditioned cars

Guests mention it in their reviews: the vehicle is always clean and comfortable, with room for your luggage.

Popular routes

Where most guests go from the airport.

Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic and the time of day. Message us with your destination, flight time and group size and you will get a fixed price straight back.

DestinationDrive timeGood for
Negombo20 to 30 minutesFirst or last night near the airportGet a price
Colombo45 minutes to 1 hourThe city, Galle Face and the business districtGet a price
Galle and UnawatunaAbout 2 hoursThe fort and the south-west beaches, via the expresswayGet a price
Mirissa and Weligama2.5 to 3 hoursWhale watching, surfing and the south coastGet a price
Kandy3 to 3.5 hoursThe hill capital and the start of the train lineGet a price
Sigiriya and Dambulla3.5 to 4 hoursThe cultural triangleGet a price
Ella6 to 7 hoursThe hill country, best broken with a stop on the wayGet a price
Arugam Bay7 to 8 hoursEast-coast surf, April to OctoberGet a price

Somewhere else? Every town on the island is covered. Long drives can include a lunch stop and a sight or two on the way, so the transfer becomes the first day of the holiday.

Nipuna with two guests in front of the white tour van
Vehicles

Cars, vans and buses, all air-conditioned.

Cars

Toyota Prius, Allion, Axio and Premio, Perodua Bezza, Suzuki Wagon-R and Honda Fit Shuttle. Right for couples and groups of up to three with luggage.

Vans

Toyota KDH in flat-roof and high-roof versions, and the Nissan Caravan. Families and groups travel together with all the bags on board.

Buses

From 26 seats upwards for large groups, with a driver who knows the roads and the stops.

Not just the airport

A taxi, anywhere in Sri Lanka, within a short time.

Stranded at a station, finished at the beach early, or just want to skip the bus? Message us with where you are and where you are going and a car is arranged to your location.

Hotel to hotel, town to town, or a one-way drop at the end of your trip. The same clean vehicles and the same drivers, wherever you are on the island.

Arrange a taxi
A blue tuk tuk speeding along a tree-lined road
Good to know

Transfer questions.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Send us your flight number when you book. We track the arrival time and your driver is there when you walk out, whatever time that turns out to be.

How do I find my driver at the airport?

Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with your name on a board. You will have his WhatsApp number before you fly, so if anything is unclear you can message him the moment you land.

Can I pay in cash?

Yes. Reserve now and pay later means you pay nothing when you book and settle up with your driver on arrival. Ask us about currencies and card options when you book.

Can we stop on the way?

Of course. A long transfer can include a lunch stop, a temple or a viewpoint. Tell us what you would like and we build it in.

Send your flight details. Your driver will be waiting.

Destination, flight number and how many of you there are. That is all we need to send you a fixed price.