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Nearest Airport to Nuwara Eliya: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Nuwara Eliya is Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base (KDZ), about 42 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 100 km away.
Closest airport
KDZ
Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base
42 km · 26 mi · ~45 min by car
Closest international
RML
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
100 km · 62 mi · ~1 h 48 min by car
Airports near Nuwara Eliya
- 1 KDZ 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
- 2 HRI 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
- 3 TTW 94 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min
- 4 DWO 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
- 5 RML 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 48 min
- 6 HBT 101 km62 mi · ~1 h 48 min
- 7 ADP 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
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Bandaranaike International Colombo AirportCMB 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 minColombo, Sri Lanka · International
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- 9 BJT 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min
- 10 KCT 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Nuwara Eliya; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Nuwara Eliya?
The nearest airport to Nuwara Eliya is Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base (KDZ), about 42 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 100 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Nuwara Eliya?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 100 km from Nuwara Eliya in a straight line — roughly 1 h 48 min by car.
What other airports are near Nuwara Eliya?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) — 85 km, Tissa Tank Waterdrome (TTW) — 94 km and Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) — 97 km.
How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base?
About 45 min by car for the 42 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.