Shuttle Between Colombo City to Colombo (CMB) Airport
From$13
This is a shared, scheduled shuttle running one way from Colombo to Colombo Airport. Seats are sold per guest, from one to eight, so you book only the places you need and travel alongside other passengers on the same fixed departure.
The drive takes approximately one hour, depending on traffic. Departures are set times each day, listed below, and the service follows a set route to the airport. If you wish to get off at any point along the route before the final destination, you may ask to do so; the fare remains unchanged.
Departures:
Departs Colombo: 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Arrives Colombo Airport: 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Journey time: approximately 1 hours, depending on traffic
Includes
Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned standard vehicle
It is a straightforward way to reach the airport from Colombo on a shared basis, with tolls, parking and taxes already covered in the seat price. Travel in Sri Lanka is easier when the transport is arranged in advance and the driver knows the route.
Route is indicative; distances vary by the option you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private transfer or a shared shuttle?
It is a shared, scheduled shuttle. Seats are sold per guest, from one to eight, and you travel alongside other passengers booked on the same departure. If you need the vehicle to yourself, book a private transfer instead.
What time does the shuttle leave Colombo?
There are two departures a day, at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, leaving from Colombo. The corresponding arrivals into Colombo Airport are 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
How long does the journey take?
Approximately 1 hour, depending on traffic.
What is included in the fare?
Transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned standard vehicle, the service of an English-speaking driver, highway tolls and parking fees, and all taxes and service charges.
What is not included?
Extra stops or detours outside the route, baby seats and booster seats, special or over-sized luggage, transport for differently-abled passengers, and transport for pets.
Can I get off before the final destination?
Yes. You may ask to get off at any point along the route before Colombo Airport. The fare remains unchanged, and extra stops or detours outside the route are not part of the service.
Your service advisor
Chathum Executive
Have questions about this service or want it arranged around your dates? Reach Chathum directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.
