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Nearest Airport to Galle: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Galle is Koggala Airport (KCT), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 93 km away.
Closest airport
KCT
Koggala Airport
13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car
Closest international
RML
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
93 km · 58 mi · ~1 h 40 min by car
Airports near Galle
- 1 KCT 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
- 2 BJT 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
- 3 RML 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
- 4 HBT 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
- 5 DWO 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
- 6 HRI 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
- 7 TTW 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
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Bandaranaike International Colombo AirportCMB 131 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 minColombo, Sri Lanka · International
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- 9 KDZ 150 km93 mi · ~2 h 41 min
- 10 ADP 212 km132 mi · ~3 h 47 min
Small airfields nearby
- Katukurunda Air Force Base · VCCN62 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Galle; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Galle?
The nearest airport to Galle is Koggala Airport (KCT), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 93 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Galle?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 93 km from Galle in a straight line — roughly 1 h 40 min by car.
What other airports are near Galle?
Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT) — 49 km, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) — 93 km and Hambantota Seaplane Base (HBT) — 99 km.
How long does it take to get from Galle to Koggala Airport?
About 14 min by car for the 13 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.