Private Transfer
Mattala Airport → Tangalle
Door-to-door private transfer · Experienced English-speaking driver
Distance
47 km
Duration
45 min – 1 hour
Starting from
$50
Trip type
One-way
Mattala Airport to Tangalle Transfer
The 47 km drive from Mattala Airport to Tangalle takes 45 minutes to an hour on the A2 coastal road, passing through Hambantota. It is the closest major airport to Tangalle and makes for a very short transfer.
What the Drive Is Like
Roads
From Mattala Airport, the A2 heads west to Hambantota and then continues west to Tangalle. The road is flat, well-maintained, and lightly trafficked for most of the route.
Scenery
The drive passes the Hambantota port and salt pans, then continues along the southern coast through small fishing villages. The coast near Tangalle has some of the quietest beach stretches on the southern shore.
★ Travel Tips
- This is one of the shortest airport-to-beach transfers in southern Sri Lanka
- Hambantota town offers ATMs and fuel, useful if arriving at the sparse Mattala Airport
- Tangalle's lagoon beach is separate from the ocean beach; ask your hotel which is closer to them
$ 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)
Towns Along the Way
Your driver can stop at points of interest along the way, just ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Mattala Airport to Tangalle 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 Mattala Airport to Tangalle drive?+
Approximately 47 km — around 45 min – 1 hour. 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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Mattala Airport → Tangalle
47 km · From $50
Fleet Options
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Plan Your Visit
Top Places to Visit in Tangalle
Make the most of your trip — these attractions are in and around Tangalle.
Tangalle Beach
A long, palm-fringed beach near Tangalle town, 190km from Colombo, with several quiet bays separated by rocky headlands and one of the most important leatherback turtle nesting beaches in Asia.
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Mulgirigala Rock Temple
A cave temple complex on a 200m isolated granite rock 7km north of Tangalle, founded in the 3rd century BC, with five levels of painted shrines and panoramic views from the summit dagoba.
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Hummanaya Blowhole
The second largest blowhole in the world near Dickwella, where waves forced through a 27m rock tunnel eject water jets up to 23m high during strong south-west swells.
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