KCT Koggala Airport
Koggala Airport (KCT) serves Galle, about 14 km southeast of Galle. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Koggala Airport — facts & history
We pulled Koggala Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Koggala Airport to Galle
The airport is about 14 km southeast of Galle, about 28 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: No rail to the airport (CMB) — it's near Negombo, about 35 km from Colombo. An express bus to Colombo, or a taxi.
Taxi & apps: PickMe and Uber (legal, cheap) are the easy way. A rank taxi with a price agreed first. Estimated fare to the centre: Rs1203–Rs1910.
Tipping: Round up; ~10%.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~20 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~28 min | Rs1203–Rs1910 | |
| Private transfer | ~28 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~28 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From KCT to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 117 km | 123 min | Rs9121–Rs14486 |
| Nuwara Eliya | 120 km | 126 min | Rs9350–Rs14850 |
| Kandy | 148 km | 156 min | Rs11492–Rs18252 |
Which way suits you from Koggala Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~Rs1203–Rs1910 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Koggala ahead, no terminal surprises.
Where you can fly from Koggala Airport
Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:
- קולומבו CMB
Airlines here: SriLankan Airlines
Left luggage & lost and found at Koggala Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Koggala Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026