Sri Lanka · COLOMBO AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Bandaranaike airport sits about 35 kilometres north of the city, and that first drive sets the tone. These 15 private transfers are compared on vehicle, price and whether the fare is per person or per car.
A private driver meets you at Bandaranaike International Airport with a welcome display, helps with your luggage and takes your group to a Colombo hotel. Choose a car, van or minibus. The roughly 45-minute fare includes highway tolls, and the service operates around the clock.
“Best rates for taxi ..no one can beat Less taxi rates.”
Meet your driver in the airport arrivals hall, walk together to the car park, then ride by expressway to your Colombo address. The private transfer takes about 45 minutes to an hour and costs $20 per group of up to three. Drivers including Lakmal, Jude, and Thilina have been praised for clear communication and helpful local tips, though your assigned driver may differ.
“Mr. Lakmal was wonderful. Right on time at the airport holding a sign with my name, which made everything so easy. He’s a very kind and respectful person, and I felt completely comfortable with him as a solo female traveler. He shared insights about Sri Lanka during the drive and made the ride to my hotel smooth and pleasant. Highly recommend!”
Arrange a private transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport to your Negombo hotel, usually about 20 to 30 minutes. The $14 rate covers a group of up to three, with an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, WiFi, and fees included. You’ll need to give the driver clear hotel details; no guide is specified for this ride.
“The tour is well organized. The sights are beautiful. The tour guide, Sunny, is knowledgeable, attentive and well spoken. His English skills are excellent.”
Meet an English-speaking driver holding your name sign after you leave arrivals at Bandaranaike International Airport. This private one-way ride heads toward Colombo by highway, with a stated duration of one to three hours. The driver’s name is not provided. Check the final hotel drop-off details before booking, since the transfer description and exclusions are unclear.
“My husband and I used this company for a transfer from our hotel in Colombo to the railway station. The driver was punctual - actually early - which was great . The car was very comfortable and he was a good driver and very polite and helpful. He saw us on to the platform and to the correct carriage which was very kind of him. We can certainly recommend this company.”
This private one-way transfer takes you from Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, or Negombo to Galle in an air-conditioned vehicle, in about two to three hours. At the airport, your driver meets you in arrivals with a name board. Larger groups can ask about minibuses and vans. The listed price is $140.
“It was very easy to make enquiries with Sri Lanka Private Taxi. They promptly reply to emails. Ifthikar was our private taxi driver on our 5 days tour from airport to Galle, Udawalawe, Ella & Arugam bay. He is very polite, professional and safe driver. He kept the car clean, has good knowledge of Sri Lanka. I can highly recommend him and was grateful for the safe travels we had with him.”
A private driver meets you at Bandaranaike International Airport’s Arrival Terminal and takes your group to a Colombo hotel in an air-conditioned car, van, or mini bus. Highway tolls and luggage assistance are included. The ride takes about an hour, and driver details are sent after booking.
“Excellent service. Professional, friendly and on time. Easy communication via messaging app, clear instructions for airport pick-up.”
Meet your driver at Bandaranaike International Airport and travel directly to your Kandy hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The transfer takes about three hours, with bottled water included. Drivers such as Leslie and Ayub have helped with delayed arrivals and route-side stops, so confirm whether you want a direct ride or time to pause.
“Excellent service, went above and beyond, not just airport pickup but stopped on route to look at various sights on route to Kandy, would thoroughly recommend”
Spend 4.5 hours exploring Negombo in a private tuk-tuk, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking local guide and no planned shopping stops. Visit Angurukaramulla Buddhist Temple, Sea Street, St. Mary’s Church, the Dutch Fort, fish markets, a fishing village and Browns Beach. Robin is a guide name you may encounter; Tharaka has also guided and coordinated tours.
“Everything was perfect! Robinson our guide was fantastic, a really lovely guy and so knowledgable about the city and everywhere he took us. Tharaka the coordinator was also fantastic with all communication and picking us up personally from our hotel. Thank you for a great first day in Sri Lanka. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Negombo”
Triple A Tours offers private airport and intercity transfers, Colombo-area sightseeing, day tours, safari jeep trips, and custom Sri Lanka itineraries. Expect pickup from your chosen location and a private ride for your group. Airport arrivals use a name board in the arrival hall. Tour routes, vehicle type, timing, and custom-trip prices should be confirmed before you book.
“This 4 hour Colombo airport layover was booked and a local sightseeing tour requested, but there was some miscommunication between their office and the driver and he just wanted to do a one way transfer airport to hotel which was NOT what was booked. Very disappointing.”
A private, one-way ride from Bandaranaike International Airport to your Colombo hotel, taking about an hour. Your driver meets you at the airport, then you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with space for luggage. Only your group rides together. The listed price is $21 per person, with group discounts available.
“Thank you for picking me up! Great guy. He is actually a tour guide and gave us a lot of useful information.”
Meet an English-speaking chauffeur at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport or your hotel, then ride privately to Colombo, Kandy, Ella, Galle, Sigiriya, or another agreed destination. The service includes an air-conditioned vehicle, water, highway tolls, and space for about 50kg of luggage. Stops are possible on request; confirm the fare and trip details for your route.
“We covered Colombo, Kandy, Bentota, and Nuwara Eliya, and the entire experience was excellent. Our driver, Lasantha, and tour coordinator, Shanil, were extremely helpful, professional, and knowledgeable throughout the trip. We did not facRead more”
Meet Ayubowan Tours & Travels staff at airport counter #2, where a name board helps you find your ride. After a stop at the company’s taxi counter for refreshments, you’ll travel privately to Colombo in an air-conditioned vehicle. The transfer takes about an hour, serves groups of 1 to 15, and includes highway tolls.
“Woww they are just amazing .. I met Mr.padmasiri at the airport .. he just gave me the best price possible .. I dint have to break my head and bargain with him .. then I was alloted Mr Suresh as the driver .. he speaks decent English . He suggesRead more”
Travel privately from Bandaranaike International Airport to Arugam Bay in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver. The 420-kilometer journey takes about six to seven hours via the Southern Expressway and Wellawaya, with rest breaks as needed. Wildlife sightings are possible, but sightseeing stops are not included.
“It was an amazing experience. The driver was not only super friendly but he also drove through an area where there were free-roaming monkeys and elephants so that we could watch and feed them from the car. Everything was perfect, thank you :)”
Take a two-hour private boat safari from near Bentota Bridge, gliding through mangroves and river, reservoir and lagoon scenery. Your guide helps spot crocodiles, snakes, bats, lizards and birds such as kingfishers and herons. Hotel pickup by tuk-tuk is available in listed areas. Captain Nikolaos has led one recent outing, though your guide may differ.
“Wir haben unwahrscheinlich viele Tiere gesehen. Von einer Baumschlange, einem Krokodil, einer Affenfamilie, vielen verschiedenen Vögeln bis zu einem Waran und anderen Tieren. Diese Tour kann man wirklich empfehlen. Top war auch der Mangrovenwald mit den vielen verschiedenen Tierstimmen.”
A private, air-conditioned ride from Bandaranaike International Airport to your Galle hotel, with highway tolls and luggage assistance included. You can request a car, van, or minibus, and the service runs 24 hours. Drivers named in past trips include Deen and Lahiru, but your assigned driver is confirmed after booking.
“Francis is such a kind and caring driver. My wife forgot a sentimental scarf in the back of his car and Francis sent it to us through international mail. He's also a safe and careful driver who knows Sri Lanka. This was the second time we used him and we will continue during our future visits. Just contact him through WhatsApp!”
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