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Nearest Airport to Kataragama: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Kataragama is Tissa Tank Waterdrome (TTW), about 15 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 166 km away.
Closest airport
TTW
Tissa Tank Waterdrome
15 km · 9 mi · ~16 min by car
Closest international
RML
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
166 km · 103 mi · ~2 h 58 min by car
Airports near Kataragama
- 1 TTW 15 km9 mi · ~16 min
- 2 HRI 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
- 3 HBT 41 km26 mi · ~44 min
- 4 ADP 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
- 5 KCT 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 min
- 6 KDZ 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
- 7 BJT 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
- 8 BTC 149 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
- 9 RML 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
- 10 DWO 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min
Small airfields nearby
- Weerawila Airport · VCCW21 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Kataragama; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Kataragama?
The nearest airport to Kataragama is Tissa Tank Waterdrome (TTW), about 15 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 166 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Kataragama?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 166 km from Kataragama in a straight line — roughly 2 h 58 min by car.
What other airports are near Kataragama?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) — 27 km, Hambantota Seaplane Base (HBT) — 41 km and Ampara Airport (ADP) — 108 km.
How long does it take to get from Kataragama to Tissa Tank Waterdrome?
About 16 min by car for the 15 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.