Private Transfer
Kandy → Bandaranaike Airport (BIA)
Door-to-door private transfer · Experienced English-speaking driver
Distance
94 km
Duration
2.5 – 3 hours
Starting from
$50
Trip type
One-way
Kandy to Bandaranaike Airport (BIA) Transfer
A common departure transfer from Kandy back down to the airport at Katunayake. The road descends the Kadugannawa Pass to Kegalle and crosses the lowlands to the coast, so allow a generous buffer before your flight for town traffic.
What the Drive Is Like
Roads
The A1 highway runs flat through the western lowlands as far as Kegalle, then climbs the Kadugannawa Pass into the hills before reaching Kandy. Traffic through the towns can be slow, so the drive takes longer than the distance suggests.
Scenery
Built-up suburbs and paddy country give way to forested hills after Kegalle. Watch for Bible Rock (Bathalegala) on the climb to Kadugannawa. The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage near Kegalle is a popular stop.
★ Travel Tips
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, near Kegalle, is an easy add-on stop on this route.
- The Kadugannawa Pass is the scenic part; the first half is ordinary lowland road.
- Leave a buffer for traffic through Nittambuwa, Warakapola, and Kegalle town.
$ Pricing Breakdown
Tolls, parking & waiting charges extra. Price per vehicle, not per person.
This is a standard estimate based on distance
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✓ Included
- Private A/C vehicle
- English-speaking driver
- Fuel
- Door-to-door service
- Meet & greet (airports)
× Not included
- Toll charges
- Parking fees
- Waiting charges
- Driver accommodation (overnight trips)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Kandy to Bandaranaike Airport (BIA) transfer cost?+
Private transfers start from $50 per vehicle (one-way). The rate is $0.5 per km with a minimum fare of $50. Tolls, parking & waiting charges extra.
How long is the Kandy to Bandaranaike Airport (BIA) drive?+
Approximately 94 km — around 2.5 – 3 hours. Times vary with traffic and any stops.
Can I book a return trip?+
Yes. Return transfers are quoted separately. Mention your return date in the notes when enquiring.
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Kandy → Bandaranaike Airport (BIA)
94 km · From $50
Fleet Options
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Plan Your Visit
Top Places to Visit in Bandaranaike Airport (BIA)
Make the most of your trip — these attractions are in and around Bandaranaike Airport (BIA).
5 kmNegombo Fish Market (Lellama)
Sri Lanka's busiest wholesale fish auction, held at Lellama harbour from 6am daily, processing hundreds of tonnes of fresh catch.
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Negombo Beach (Lewis Place)
A long sandy beach in Negombo town, 35km north of Colombo, fronted by a strip of hotels and beach bars popular with international package tourists.
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Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
One of the most sacred Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, 11km north of Colombo, believed to have been visited by the Buddha himself in 500 BCE.
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Colombo Fort Area & Lighthouse
The historic colonial waterfront district of Colombo, anchored by the old red-and-white striped lighthouse built by the British in 1952.
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28 kmOld Parliament Building & President's House
Colombo Fort's twin colonial landmarks: the 1930 Parliament building (now Presidential Secretariat) and the 18th-century President's House.
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Pettah Market
Colombo's oldest and busiest bazaar district, where each street specialises in a single trade, from textiles to electronics to spices.
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Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
A 400-year-old Dutch colonial hospital in Colombo Fort, restored into a precinct of upscale restaurants, cafes, and boutiques.
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Galle Face Green
A 500-metre oceanfront promenade in central Colombo, the largest open urban space in the city and a popular spot for kite flying and street food.
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