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Colombo Airport to Kandy Taxi

A direct, fixed-price transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy — no changing vehicles, no shared stops, just a scenic ride into the hills with your driver.

Distance: ~126 km
Duration: ~3 hours
Starting from: $48
VehicleCapacityPrice
City Mini3 pax · 2 bags$48
Comfort Hatchback3 pax · 2 bags$49
Standard Sedan3 pax · 2 bags$51
SUV (Compact Crossover)4 pax · 3 bags$67
Family Van (5-7 Pax)7 pax · 6 bags$75
Group Van (10-12 Pax)12 pax · 8 bags$88
Mini Coach Bus (15-20 Pax)20 pax · 15 bags$166
The Route

What to expect on the drive

The road from Bandaranaike Airport to Kandy climbs steadily out of the coastal plain into Sri Lanka’s central hills, typically taking around 3 hours depending on traffic. It’s a genuinely scenic drive — a good reason to arrange a private transfer rather than a shared shuttle, since you can stop for photos or a coffee without holding up other passengers.

  • Straight to Kandy — no detour through central Colombo, keeping the drive as direct as possible.
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic — Kandy’s most visited landmark, an easy add-on if you want a stop en route to your hotel.
  • Flexible pickup — flight tracked automatically, so a delayed landing doesn’t affect your Kandy arrival plans.

Prices are per vehicle, one way, all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, and driver included, confirmed before you travel.

Prefer to explore more of the island on the way? The same driver can be booked for a full-day charter instead of a direct transfer, with stops at spice gardens, viewpoints, or Pinnawala along the route — just mention it when you message us.

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