Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya (GIU)

Colombo Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya (GIU)

Colombo Airport
Sigiriya
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Colombo Airport to Sigiriya Destination Reviews

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The Driver was on Time and very Kind. It was a good Choice
Colombo Airport to Sigiriya, taxi Comfort 3pax, Real Lanka Holidays (Real Lanka Holidays), Apr 9, 2026
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Colombo Airport to Sigiriya Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+3h 40m
$49.64
  5.0
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+2h 5m
$44.00
Flight
Cinnamon Air
Economy
07:15
07:45
$118.55
Flight
Cinnamon Air
Economy
09:45
10:15
$235.95
Flight
Cinnamon Air
Economy
10:00
10:45
$232.50
  5.0
Flight
Cinnamon Air
Economy
10:00
10:30
$118.55
Flight
Cinnamon Air
Economy
10:30
11:00
$117.98
Flight
Cinnamon Air
Economy
10:30
11:15
$169.15
  5.0
Flight
Cinnamon Air
Economy
11:00
11:30
$100.14
Flight
Cinnamon Air
Economy
11:45
12:15
$131.21

How to get from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya

Travelling between Colombo Airport and Sigiriya is possible by Flight, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 458.22 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 32.40.

How long does it take to get from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 5 hours to travel between Colombo Airport and Sigiriya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Colombo Airport and Sigiriya. Flight will bring you to your destination in 30m. Van does a much slower job and take about 4h 20m to reach Sigiriya.

How much does it cost to get from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya?

Travelling between Colombo Airport and Sigiriya can be as cheap as USD 32.40 if you opt for a Real Lanka Holidays van and as expensive as USD 458.22 if you buy a Lakpura taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Colombo Airport and Sigiriya ?

  • 6 from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya starting from 09:00 Bandaranaike Airport until 15:00 Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
  • 3 from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya starting from 10:00 Bandaranaike Airport until 11:00 Bandaranaike Airport
  • 47 from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya starting from 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport until 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 153.17.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Colombo Airport and Sigiriya

Cinnamon Air, Cinnamon Air

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Colombo Airport and Sigiriya

Ceylon Roots, Glorious Transfer, Intui Travel Transfer, Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, Real Lanka Holidays, Rosary Global and Travels (Rosary Gobal & Travels), Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Travelpax, Tropical Travels Sri Lanka

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Colombo Airport and Sigiriya, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Colombo Airport and Sigiriya

Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, Real Lanka Holidays

What is the most popular transport to get from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 54% bought a taxi ride
  • 45% took a van
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya

Facts about the transport from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya

Cheapest Transport$33
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure9:00 오전
Latest Departure3:00 오후
Departures per day56
Distance217 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Cinnamon Air, Cinnamon Air, Glorious Transfer, Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, Real Lanka Holidays, Rosary Global and Travels, Tours with Stef Lanka, Travelpax, Tropical Travels Sri Lanka