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Nearest Airport to Kelaniya: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Kelaniya is Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO), about 5.6 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 15 km away.
Closest airport
DWO
Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
5.6 km · 3 mi · ~6 min by car
Closest international
RML
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
15 km · 10 mi · ~16 min by car
Airports near Kelaniya
- 1 DWO 5.6 km3 mi · ~6 min
- 2 RML 15 km10 mi · ~16 min
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Bandaranaike International Colombo AirportCMB 25 km16 mi · ~27 minColombo, Sri Lanka · International
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- 4 BJT 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 03 min
- 5 KDZ 89 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
- 6 KCT 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
- 7 HRI 152 km95 mi · ~2 h 43 min
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Anuradhapura AirportACJ 160 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 minAnuradhapura, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights
Airports in Sri Lanka
- 9 HBT 160 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min
- 10 TTW 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 min
Small airfields nearby
- Katukurunda Air Force Base · VCCN45 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Kelaniya; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Kelaniya?
The nearest airport to Kelaniya is Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO), about 5.6 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 15 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Kelaniya?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 15 km from Kelaniya in a straight line — roughly 16 min by car.
What other airports are near Kelaniya?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) — 15 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) — 25 km and Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT) — 59 km.
How long does it take to get from Kelaniya to Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base?
About 6 min by car for the 5.6 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.