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Nearest Airport to Kegalle: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Kegalle is Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base (KDZ), about 34 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 51 km away.

Closest airport KDZ Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base 34 km · 21 mi · ~36 min by car

Closest international CMB Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport 51 km · 32 mi · ~55 min by car

Airports near Kegalle

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Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base Kandy, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
KDZ 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
2
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Colombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka Meet & Greet →
CMB 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
3
Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
DWO 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
4
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport Colombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka
RML 70 km43 mi · ~1 h 15 min
5
Bentota River Waterdrome Bentota, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
BJT 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
6
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
HIM 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
7
Anuradhapura Airport Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
ACJ 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 05 min
8
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Mattala, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
HRI 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
9
Koggala Airport Galle, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
KCT 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
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Ampara Airport Ampara, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
ADP 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Kegalle?

Which international airport is closest to Kegalle?

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 51 km from Kegalle in a straight line — roughly 55 min by car.

What other airports are near Kegalle?

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) — 51 km, Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) — 61 km and Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) — 70 km.

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

About 36 min by car for the 34 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.