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Nearest Airport to Kotikawatta: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Kotikawatta is Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO), about 2.3 km (1 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 12 km away.

Closest airport DWO Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base 2.3 km · 1 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international RML Colombo Ratmalana International Airport 12 km · 7 mi · ~13 min by car

Airports near Kotikawatta

  1. 1
    Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Flag of Sri LankaSri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
    DWO 2.3 km1 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Colombo Ratmalana International Airport Flag of Sri LankaColombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka
    RML 12 km7 mi · ~13 min
  3. 3
    Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Flag of Sri LankaColombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka Meet & Greet →
    CMB 28 km18 mi · ~30 min
  4. 4
    Bentota River Waterdrome Flag of Sri LankaBentota, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
    BJT 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
  5. 5
    Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base Flag of Sri LankaKandy, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
    KDZ 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
  6. 6
    Koggala Airport Flag of Sri LankaGalle, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
    KCT 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
  7. 7
    Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Flag of Sri LankaMattala, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
    HRI 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 43 min
  8. 8
    Hambantota Seaplane Base Flag of Sri LankaHambantota, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
    HBT 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min
  9. 9
    Anuradhapura Airport Flag of Sri LankaAnuradhapura, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
    ACJ 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 55 min
  10. 10
    Tissa Tank Waterdrome Flag of Sri LankaTissamaharama, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
    TTW 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Katukurunda Air Force Base · VCCN42 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Kotikawatta?

The nearest airport to Kotikawatta is Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO), about 2.3 km (1 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 12 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Kotikawatta?

Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 12 km from Kotikawatta in a straight line — roughly 13 min by car.

What other airports are near Kotikawatta?

Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) — 12 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) — 28 km and Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT) — 56 km.

How long does it take to get from Kotikawatta to Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base?

About 5 min by car for the 2.3 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.