Fixed-price private transfer

Colombo Airport to Yakkalamulla Taxi

About 165 km · 2.5 – 2.75 hrs · from US$ 75 per vehicle. Name-board meet & greet at BIA arrivals, flight tracking included, no night surcharge.

The route

Airport to Yakkalamulla: what to expect

Yakkalamulla is in Galle (Southern Province), roughly 165 km south-east of Bandaranaike International Airport. About 139 km of the drive runs on the expressway, which keeps the journey fast and predictable. Your driver collects you at arrivals and takes you straight there at a fixed price per vehicle, with no meter and no surprises.

Nearest of our travel guides: Unawatuna (about 15 km away) and Ahangama (about 15 km away).

Your driver meets you inside the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with luggage and SIM cards, and the price agreed on WhatsApp is final — fuel, tolls and parking are all inside it. We accept LKR, USD, EUR and GBP, and confirm payment terms with your quote.

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Fixed prices — Airport → Yakkalamulla

Car · up to 3 passengersUS$ 75
Van · up to 6 passengersUS$ 85
Distanceabout 165 km
Journey time2.5 – 2.75 hrs

Per vehicle, one way, luggage included. Rupee equivalents are LKR 25,400 and LKR 28,800, following the day’s exchange rate. Return trips and en-route stops quoted on WhatsApp.

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Set your group size and we will pick the right vehicle. The WhatsApp message arrives with your details already filled in.

Good to know

Colombo Airport to Yakkalamulla — FAQ

How long does the taxi from Colombo Airport to Yakkalamulla take?

2.5 to 2.75 hours for about 165 km, including leaving the airport. Part of the route is expressway, so the time is steadier than on main roads alone. We confirm a realistic arrival time when you message us your flight number.

Where do I meet the driver at the airport?

Inside the BIA arrivals hall, just after customs, holding a board with your name. Your driver's WhatsApp number is shared before you fly, and the hall has free Wi-Fi if you need to find each other.

What if my flight is delayed or lands at night?

We track your flight number, so delays change nothing and cost nothing, and the same driver waits. Our cars are stationed near Katunayake, 25 minutes from arrivals, so late arrivals are routine. There is no night surcharge on this route.

Can we stop on the way to Yakkalamulla?

Yes. Short stops for food or fuel are fine and don't change the price. Longer detours or a sightseeing day on the way are quoted on WhatsApp.

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That's all we need — your fixed price, driver details and meeting point come straight back on WhatsApp.

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