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Nearest Airport to Kandy: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Kandy is Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base (KDZ), about 4.0 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 84 km away.

Closest airport KDZ Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base 4.0 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international CMB Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport 84 km · 52 mi · ~1 h 30 min by car

Airports near Kandy

  1. 1
    Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base Flag of Sri LankaKandy, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
    KDZ 4.0 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flag of Sri LankaColombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka Meet & Greet →
    CMB 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
  3. 3
    Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Flag of Sri LankaSri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
    DWO 91 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
  4. 4
    Hingurakgoda Air Force Base Flag of Sri LankaPolonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
    HIM 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 39 min
  5. 5
    Colombo Ratmalana International Airport Flag of Sri LankaColombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka
    RML 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  6. 6
    Ampara Airport Flag of Sri LankaAmpara, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
    ADP 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
  7. 7
    Anuradhapura Airport Flag of Sri LankaAnuradhapura, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
    ACJ 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
  8. 8
    Bentota River Waterdrome Flag of Sri LankaBentota, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
    BJT 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  9. 9
    Batticaloa International Airport Flag of Sri LankaBatticaloa, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
    BTC 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  10. 10
    Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flag of Sri LankaMattala, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
    HRI 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Sigiriya Air Force Base · VCCS75 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Kandy?

The nearest airport to Kandy is Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base (KDZ), about 4.0 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 84 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Kandy?

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 84 km from Kandy in a straight line — roughly 1 h 30 min by car.

What other airports are near Kandy?

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) — 84 km, Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) — 91 km and Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (HIM) — 93 km.

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

About 5 min by car for the 4.0 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.