Transfer between Colombo Airport (CMB) and The Forest, Yala City

Arrange a private airport transfer from Colombo (CMB) Airport to The Forest with Lakpura. Your English-speaking chauffeur-guide meets you in the arrivals hall and drives you straight to your hotel in Yala City in a private, air-conditioned vehicle — no shared rides, no waiting for other passengers. Estimated travel time is about 6 hours 20 minutes, over a one-way distance of 315 km; your chauffeur takes the best route on the day depending on traffic and weather.

Yala is a coastal and semi-arid region in southern Sri Lanka, widely known as the location of one of the country's largest and most visited national parks.

What's included

• Meet-and-greet at the arrivals hall with a Lakpura name placard, plus 60 minutes' free waiting time.
• Pick-up at Colombo (CMB) Airport and drop-off directly at The Forest.
• Private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide.
• 500 ml bottled water per passenger.
• Airport entry charges, parking, highway tolls, service charges and all taxes.
• 24/7 assistance by phone and WhatsApp from our dispatch team.

What's not included

• Extra stops or sightseeing en route (choose our intercity transfer with stop-over for that).
• Baby and booster seats (request in advance via the notes field).
• Oversized luggage such as surfboards or golf bags.
• Transport for differently-abled passengers (separate service) and for pets.

Vehicles & capacity

Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage — pricing is per vehicle, not per seat:

• Standard Car — 1–3 passengers, 2 large bags.
• Standard Van — 4–6 passengers, 4 large bags.
• Large Van — 7–9 passengers, 6 large bags.
• Standard Bus — 10–15 passengers, 10+ large bags.

Good to know

• We track delayed inbound flights and adjust your pick-up at no extra charge.
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pick-up time.
• The fare already covers the driver's return leg — there is nothing more to pay at the hotel.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I meet my driver at the airport?

Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall holding a Lakpura placard with the lead passenger's name, and drives you directly to The Forest. You get 60 minutes' free waiting time after landing.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

We monitor your inbound flight and move the pick-up to match — there is no extra charge for a delayed arrival.

Is the price per person or per vehicle?

Per vehicle. The transfer to The Forest starts from US$140 for the whole car, including taxes, tolls and the driver's return.