How far is Alawathupitiya from Colombo airport?

Alawathupitiya is roughly 10 kilometres from central Colombo, and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is located in Katunayake, approximately 30 to 40 kilometres further north. The drive from the airport to Alawathupitiya typically takes around one hour, depending on traffic conditions on the expressway and approach roads.

What district is Alawathupitiya in?

Alawathupitiya is located in the Gampaha district, part of Sri Lanka's Western Province. The Gampaha district sits immediately north of the Colombo district and encompasses a broad corridor of suburban and semi-rural land between the capital and the airport.

Can I get a private transfer from Colombo to Alawathupitiya?

Yes. Lakpura offers private door-to-door transfers between Colombo and Alawathupitiya, as well as airport pickup and drop-off services covering this area. Vehicles are air-conditioned and pricing is confirmed per route at the time of booking.

What are the coordinates of Alawathupitiya?

Alawathupitiya is located at approximately 7.0144° N latitude and 79.7722° E longitude, placing it in the lowland western coastal plain of Sri Lanka, close to the greater Colombo metropolitan area.

Are there tourist attractions in Alawathupitiya itself?

Alawathupitiya is primarily a residential and transit town rather than a dedicated sightseeing destination. Most travellers use it as a passing point on the way to Colombo, the airport corridor, or coastal and inland destinations. Day trips to Colombo, Negombo, or Kalutara are all feasible from this location.

What is the best way to travel from Alawathupitiya to other parts of Sri Lanka?

Private road transfers are the most flexible and comfortable option for intercity travel from Alawathupitiya. The town's road connections feed into Sri Lanka's main highway network, giving access to destinations along the south coast, the hill country, and the Cultural Triangle. Lakpura can arrange intercity transfers for most major routes.

Does Lakpura list hotels in Alawathupitiya?

Lakpura does not currently list accommodation specifically in Alawathupitiya. Travellers looking for nearby options may wish to consider properties in central Colombo or along the western coastal strip, both of which are well represented in the Lakpura accommodation portfolio.

Alawathupitiya City

Alawathupitiya is a town in Sri Lanka.

Facts on file

Road distance from Colombo: approximately 10 km.
Coordinates: 7.01440, 79.77222.

Bookable experiences nearby

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Transfers

Lakpura quotes private transfers to and from Alawathupitiya, including airport arrival and departure runs and intercity routes. Prices are quoted per route at booking, so do not state a fare.

Not sold here

Lakpura currently lists no accommodation for this town. Do not state or imply that Lakpura offers that here, and do not invent a route, a property or a price.

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