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Nearest Airport to Ambalangoda: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Ambalangoda is Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT), about 23 km (14 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 68 km away.
Closest airport
BJT
Bentota River Waterdrome
23 km · 14 mi · ~24 min by car
Closest international
RML
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
68 km · 42 mi · ~1 h 13 min by car
Airports near Ambalangoda
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Bentota River Waterdrome Airports in Sri LankaBJT 23 km14 mi · ~24 min
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Koggala Airport Airports in Sri LankaKCT 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
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Colombo Ratmalana International Airport Airports in Sri LankaRML 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
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Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Airports in Sri LankaDWO 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 22 min
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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Airports in Sri Lanka Meet & Greet →CMB 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
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Hambantota Seaplane Base Airports in Sri LankaHBT 117 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
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Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Airports in Sri LankaHRI 118 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
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Tissa Tank Waterdrome Airports in Sri LankaTTW 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
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Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base Airports in Sri LankaKDZ 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
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Ampara Airport Airports in Sri LankaADP 212 km132 mi · ~3 h 47 min
Small airfields nearby
- Katukurunda Air Force Base · VCCN36 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Ambalangoda; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Ambalangoda?
The nearest airport to Ambalangoda is Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT), about 23 km (14 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 68 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Ambalangoda?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 68 km from Ambalangoda in a straight line — roughly 1 h 13 min by car.
What other airports are near Ambalangoda?
Koggala Airport (KCT) — 40 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) — 68 km and Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) — 76 km.
How long does it take to get from Ambalangoda to Bentota River Waterdrome?
About 24 min by car for the 23 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.