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Airport transfer

Colombo Airport to Trincomalee

A private car or van from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) straight to your hotel, with a friendly driver who meets you at arrivals.

250 km5 hrsFrom US$175

How it works

How your transfer works

  • Your driver waits at arrivals with a name board
  • We track your flight, so delays cost you nothing
  • Help with your luggage
  • Air-conditioned car or van, just for your group
  • Fuel, parking and highway tolls included
  • Child seats free on request

Prices are per vehicle, one way, not per person. Need a transfer that isn't listed, or a hotel-to-hotel ride? Send us a message and we'll quote it right away.

From Trincomalee back to the airport

Flying home? We drive you from Trincomalee to Colombo airport for the same price. Tell us your flight time and we'll pick you up with plenty of time to spare.

Trincomalee

One of the world's great natural harbours, with clifftop Koneswaram Temple, white-sand Nilaveli beach and snorkelling around Pigeon Island.

Travel guide

Airport pickups

Book your airport pickup

Tell us your flight and hotel. Your driver will be waiting with a name board when you land.

Include your country code, so we can message you about your trip.

No payment now. We'll confirm your pickup by email or WhatsApp.

Tours

Tours that visit Trincomalee

Sigiriya rock fortress rising above the jungleAll-round16days

All-Round Sri Lanka

The whole island in one unforgettable loop

Negombo · Colombo · Galle · Yala · Ella · Nuwara Eliya · Kandy · Sigiriya · Trincomalee · Anuradhapura · Wilpattu

FromUS$1,020 pp
Pigeon Island off Trincomalee with turquoise reef waterOff the beaten track9days

East Coast & Jaffna

The island's sunny side in the summer months

Anuradhapura · Jaffna · Trincomalee · Pasikudah · Polonnaruwa

FromUS$670 pp

Good to know

Airport pickup questions

How long does it take from Colombo airport to Trincomalee?

About 5 hrs for 250 km, depending on traffic. We use the expressways wherever they save time.

How do I find my driver at Colombo airport?

After customs, walk out into the arrivals hall. Your driver will be waiting with a name board showing your name. We send you your driver's name and WhatsApp number before you fly.

What if my flight is delayed?

We track your flight, so your driver is there when you land. Delays cost you nothing.

Is the price per person?

No. Prices are per vehicle, one way: a car for up to 3 guests or a van for up to 9.

How do I pay?

No payment is needed to book. You pay your driver on the day, in cash (US dollars, euros or Sri Lankan rupees).

Can you take us back to the airport?

Yes. We drive the same routes to the airport for the same price. Tell us your flight time and we'll plan your pickup with plenty of time to spare.

Airport transfers

Other airport transfers

From the airport toDistanceTimeCar, up to 3Van, up to 9Book
Negombo12 km20 minUS$30US$40Book
Colombo35 km45 minUS$55US$80Book
Bentota105 km1 hr 45 minUS$85US$110Book
Hikkaduwa135 km2 hrsUS$105US$140Book
Galle150 km2 hrs 15 minUS$115US$150Book
Mirissa / Weligama185 km2 hrs 45 minUS$135US$180Book
Tangalle225 km3 hrs 15 minUS$160US$215Book
Kandy110 km3 hrsUS$90US$115Book
Sigiriya / Dambulla150 km3 hrs 30 minUS$115US$150Book
Nuwara Eliya175 km4 hrs 30 minUS$130US$175Book
Ella240 km5 hrs 30 minUS$170US$230Book
Yala (Tissamaharama)260 km4 hrsUS$180US$245Book
Arugam Bay340 km7 hrsUS$230US$315Book
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