Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)

Taxi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Mattala, fare, estimate & time

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PickMe and Uber (legal, cheap) are the easy way. A rank taxi with a price agreed first. The estimated fare to Mattala is Rs6680-Rs10610. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is about 85 km southeast of Mattala from Mattala.

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From Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to other towns

Galle · 104 km, ~110 min · Rs8126-Rs12906
Kandy · 124 km, ~131 min · Rs9656-Rs15336
Colombo · 158 km, ~166 min · Rs12257-Rs19467

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How much is a taxi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Mattala?

Roughly Rs6680-Rs10610 at the local tariff. Many airports run a flat fare to zones, ask at the taxi desk first.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?

PickMe and Uber (legal, cheap) are the easy way. A rank taxi with a price agreed first.

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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