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Nearest Airport to Ampara: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Ampara is Ampara Airport (ADP), about 7.8 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 199 km away.
Closest airport
ADP
Ampara Airport
7.8 km · 5 mi · ~8 min by car
Closest international
CMB
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
199 km · 123 mi · ~3 h 33 min by car
Airports near Ampara
- 1 ADP 7.8 km5 mi · ~8 min
- 2 BTC 45 km28 mi · ~49 min
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Hingurakgoda Air Force BaseHIM 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 minPolonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights
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- 4 KDZ 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
- 5 TTW 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
- 6 HRI 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
- 7 HBT 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min
- 8 TRR 149 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
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Anuradhapura AirportACJ 178 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 minAnuradhapura, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights
Airports in Sri Lanka
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Bandaranaike International Colombo AirportCMB 199 km123 mi · ~3 h 33 minColombo, Sri Lanka · International
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Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Ampara; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Ampara?
The nearest airport to Ampara is Ampara Airport (ADP), about 7.8 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 199 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Ampara?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 199 km from Ampara in a straight line — roughly 3 h 33 min by car.
What other airports are near Ampara?
Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) — 45 km, Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (HIM) — 114 km and Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base (KDZ) — 115 km.
How long does it take to get from Ampara to Ampara Airport?
About 8 min by car for the 7.8 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.