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Nearest Airport to Badulla: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Badulla is Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base (KDZ), about 60 km (37 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 131 km away.

Closest airport KDZ Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base 60 km · 37 mi · ~1 h 04 min by car

Closest international RML Colombo Ratmalana International Airport 131 km · 81 mi · ~2 h 20 min by car

Airports near Badulla

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Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base Kandy, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
KDZ 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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Ampara Airport Ampara, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
ADP 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
3
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Mattala, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
HRI 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
4
Tissa Tank Waterdrome Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
TTW 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
5
Hambantota Seaplane Base Hambantota, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
HBT 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
6
Batticaloa International Airport Batticaloa, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
BTC 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min
7
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
HIM 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
8
Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
DWO 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
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Colombo Ratmalana International Airport Colombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka
RML 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Colombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka Meet & Greet →
CMB 131 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Badulla; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Badulla?

Which international airport is closest to Badulla?

Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 131 km from Badulla in a straight line — roughly 2 h 20 min by car.

What other airports are near Badulla?

Ampara Airport (ADP) — 74 km, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) — 78 km and Tissa Tank Waterdrome (TTW) — 81 km.

How long does it take to get from Badulla to Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base?

About 1 h 04 min by car for the 60 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.