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Nearest Airport to Colombo: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Colombo is Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO), about 7.4 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 13 km away.
Closest airport
DWO
Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
7.4 km · 5 mi · ~8 min by car
Closest international
RML
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car
Airports near Colombo
- 1 DWO 7.4 km5 mi · ~8 min
- 2 RML 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
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Bandaranaike International Colombo AirportCMB 28 km17 mi · ~30 minColombo, Sri Lanka · International
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- 4 BJT 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 03 min
- 5 KDZ 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
- 6 KCT 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 05 min
- 7 HRI 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 50 min
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Anuradhapura AirportACJ 165 km102 mi · ~2 h 57 minAnuradhapura, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights
Airports in Sri Lanka
- 9 HBT 165 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
- 10 TTW 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 07 min
Small airfields nearby
- Katukurunda Air Force Base · VCCN45 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Colombo; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Colombo?
The nearest airport to Colombo is Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO), about 7.4 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 13 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Colombo?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 13 km from Colombo in a straight line — roughly 14 min by car.
What other airports are near Colombo?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) — 13 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) — 28 km and Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT) — 58 km.
How long does it take to get from Colombo to Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base?
About 8 min by car for the 7.4 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.