COLOMBO · SRI LANKA
Colombo’s best days out.
The 14 most popular airport transfers tours in and around Colombo. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book with.
Colombo airport to city transfer with sign-holding driver, safe cars, expressway ride, and stress-free drop-off for up to 3.
Most Popular“Great service and a good price. Would highly recommend this company to anyone arriving in Sri Lanka.”
Private airport-to-Negombo transfer from Bandaranaike Intl. Up to 3 people, AC ride with WiFi and bottled water, mobile ticket included.
“The tour is well organized. The sights are beautiful. The tour guide, Sunny, is knowledgeable, attentive and well spoken. His English skills are excellent.”
Private one-way transfer from Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo: meet your driver in arrivals and take the highway for a fast start.
“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…”
Private, air-conditioned transfer from Colombo Airport to Kandy hotel with 24/7 service, driver help, and optional stops for tea and sights.
“Our driver stopped for a king coconut & coffee on the way which we paid for our driver also. We were very tired & just wanted to get to our accommodation in Kandy. Our driver tried to take us via an elephant sanctuary which he said was frRead more”
Solar-charged electric car taxi from Bandaranaike Airport to Negombo hotels, with name-board pickup, English-speaking drivers, and good value.
“I was impressed by Leel's professionalism and ethics. His company embodies all the sustainable values, from 100%electric cars to solar panels energy to recharge. Really nice person, good driver, overall great service and very reliable.”
Air-conditioned private transfer from Colombo Airport to Galle, $75 pp with highway tolls included, luggage help, and 24/7 pickup.
“We had a great experience with Deen as our driver for the drive from Galle to Ella, then Ella to Sigiriya, then Sigiriya to Colombo. Deen was always on time, and always professional and courteous. He expertly drove the car in challenging trafRead more”
Prebook a private Colombo airport transfer: meet-and-greet, air-conditioned car, driver tips, bottled water, from $20 per person.
“Strongly recommend! Driver already there when we arrived, accompanied to the car, good driving skills, good English. We felt really safe!”
Private CMB airport taxi to Galle with meet-and-greet, flight monitoring, and highway tolls included. Up to 3 people, ~2 hours.
“Terrible, unreliable service. Slow communication, driver didn’t show up, and staff were rude and unhelpful when we called to ask where the driver was. We just had to book with somebody else. Do yourself a favor and do the same!”
Pre-book a private transfer from Colombo Airport to Hikkaduwa with a meet-and-greet, highway drive, bottled water, and no extra surprise fees.
“Paid for transport from the airport to our hotel but no one there to meet us. When I rang the contact number (which turned out to be a driver) he said he no longer worked for the company & could do nothing. The booking was only made a week before I travelled. I then hRead…”
Private, A/C transfer from Bandaranaike Airport to Negombo city for up to 3. Meet at counter 03, easy drop-off in ~30 min.
“amazing!!!! we got david as our driver and he took us from the airport to our hotel. the next day , we left for galle and he showed us around and it was greatt . we saw so much more of the culture and local shops along the coast of sir lanka. loved it so…”
Kingsbury Tours private taxi from Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo, using the expressway, meeting on arrival, and a mobile ticket for up to 4.
“I had a wonderful custom made trip of 6 days in Srilanka . Thanks to Roshan for organising it so well as per my requirements.”
Colombo airport to Bentota private transfer with a name-sign meet-up, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and easy SIM/currency help.
“We had booked them”
Private one-way transfer from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mirissa with meet-and-greet, flight tracking for delays, and an air-conditioned car.
“After we had already ordered the airport taxi in Germany, the contact was made directly on WhatsApp.”
Private airport transfer from Colombo to Sigiriya or Dambulla with meet-and-greet, flight monitoring, and a comfortable, private ride for up to 3.
“Lovely accommodating people. They turned up on time, had great communication on WhatsApp ahead of the journey, and were very flexible as we had arrived the day after the Crowdstrike issues took out loads of airport systems and were Read more”
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