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Nearest Airport to Batticaloa: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Batticaloa is Batticaloa International Airport (BTC), about 1.8 km (1 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 208 km away.

Closest airport BTC Batticaloa International Airport 1.8 km · 1 mi · ~5 min by car

Closest international CMB Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport 208 km · 129 mi · ~3 h 43 min by car

Airports near Batticaloa

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Batticaloa International Airport Batticaloa, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
BTC 1.8 km1 mi · ~5 min
2
Ampara Airport Ampara, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
ADP 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
3
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
HIM 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
4
China Bay Airport Trincomalee, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
TRR 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
5
Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base Kandy, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
KDZ 123 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
6
Anuradhapura Airport Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
ACJ 154 km96 mi · ~2 h 45 min
7
Tissa Tank Waterdrome Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
TTW 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 56 min
8
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Mattala, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
HRI 171 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min
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Hambantota Seaplane Base Hambantota, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
HBT 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 21 min
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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Colombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka Meet & Greet →
CMB 208 km129 mi · ~3 h 43 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Batticaloa?

Which international airport is closest to Batticaloa?

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 208 km from Batticaloa in a straight line — roughly 3 h 43 min by car.

What other airports are near Batticaloa?

Ampara Airport (ADP) — 42 km, Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (HIM) — 87 km and China Bay Airport (TRR) — 108 km.

How long does it take to get from Batticaloa to Batticaloa International Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 1.8 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.