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Nearest Airport to Ella Town: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Ella Town is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), about 66 km (41 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 128 km away.
Closest airport
HRI
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
66 km · 41 mi · ~1 h 11 min by car
Closest international
RML
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
128 km · 80 mi · ~2 h 17 min by car
Airports near Ella Town
- 1 HRI 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
- 2 KDZ 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
- 3 TTW 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
- 4 ADP 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
- 5 HBT 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
- 6 BTC 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
- 7 DWO 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
- 8 BJT 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
- 9 KCT 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
- 10 RML 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 17 min
Small airfields nearby
- Weerawila Airport · VCCW72 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Ella Town; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Ella Town?
The nearest airport to Ella Town is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), about 66 km (41 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 128 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Ella Town?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 128 km from Ella Town in a straight line — roughly 2 h 17 min by car.
What other airports are near Ella Town?
Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base (KDZ) — 67 km, Tissa Tank Waterdrome (TTW) — 71 km and Ampara Airport (ADP) — 82 km.
How long does it take to get from Ella Town to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?
About 1 h 11 min by car for the 66 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.