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Nearest Airport to Matara: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Matara is Koggala Airport (KCT), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 121 km away.
Closest airport
KCT
Koggala Airport
24 km · 15 mi · ~26 min by car
Closest international
RML
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
121 km · 75 mi · ~2 h 09 min by car
Airports near Matara
- 1 KCT 24 km15 mi · ~26 min
- 2 HBT 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
- 3 HRI 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 20 min
- 4 BJT 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
- 5 TTW 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
- 6 RML 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
- 7 DWO 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
- 8 KDZ 154 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
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Bandaranaike International Colombo AirportCMB 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 minColombo, Sri Lanka · International
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- 10 ADP 196 km122 mi · ~3 h 30 min
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Matara; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Matara?
The nearest airport to Matara is Koggala Airport (KCT), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 121 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Matara?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 121 km from Matara in a straight line — roughly 2 h 09 min by car.
What other airports are near Matara?
Hambantota Seaplane Base (HBT) — 66 km, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) — 75 km and Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT) — 80 km.
How long does it take to get from Matara to Koggala Airport?
About 26 min by car for the 24 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.