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Airports near Colombo (RML)
10 airports within driving distance of Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
CMB — Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Colombo, Sri Lanka | 25 mi (40 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
KCT — Koggala Airport Koggala, Sri Lanka | 65 mi (104 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
HRI — Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Mattala, Sri Lanka | 93 mi (149 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
GIU — Sigiriya Air Force Base Sigiriya, Sri Lanka | 97 mi (157 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
WRZ — Weerawila Airport Wirawila, Sri Lanka | 101 mi (162 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
ACJ — Anuradhapura Air Force Base Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka | 109 mi (175 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
HIM — Hingurakgoda Air Force Base Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka | 113 mi (182 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
ADP — Ampara Airport Galoya, Sri Lanka | 124 mi (200 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
BTC — Batticaloa Airport Batticaloa, Sri Lanka | 137 mi (221 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
TRR — China Bay Airport Trinciomalee, Sri Lanka | 148 mi (238 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near Colombo?
Besides Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML), travelers can use Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB, 25 mi), Koggala Airport (KCT, 65 mi), Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI, 93 mi), Sigiriya Air Force Base (GIU, 97 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near Colombo at once?
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