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Nearest Airport to Mihintale: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mihintale is Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 148 km away.

Closest airport ACJ Anuradhapura Airport 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car

Closest international CMB Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport 148 km · 92 mi · ~2 h 39 min by car

Airports near Mihintale

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Anuradhapura Airport Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
ACJ 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
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Hingurakgoda Air Force Base Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
HIM 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
3
China Bay Airport Trincomalee, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
TRR 76 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
4
Iranamadu Airport Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka · Airfield Airports in Sri Lanka
— 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 53 min
5
Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base Kandy, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
KDZ 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
6
Batticaloa International Airport Batticaloa, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
BTC 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Colombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka Meet & Greet →
CMB 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
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Jaffna International Airport Jaffna, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka
JAF 167 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
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Ampara Airport Ampara, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
ADP 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min
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Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
DWO 175 km108 mi · ~3 h 07 min

Small airfields nearby

Vavuniya Airport42 km
Sigiriya Air Force Base · VCCS51 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mihintale?

The nearest airport to Mihintale is Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 148 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mihintale?

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 148 km from Mihintale in a straight line — roughly 2 h 39 min by car.

What other airports are near Mihintale?

Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (HIM) — 62 km, China Bay Airport (TRR) — 76 km and Iranamadu Airport — 105 km.

How long does it take to get from Mihintale to Anuradhapura Airport?

About 12 min by car for the 11 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.