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Nearest Airport to Puttalam: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Puttalam is Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 95 km away.

Closest airport ACJ Anuradhapura Airport 72 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 18 min by car

Closest international CMB Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport 95 km · 59 mi · ~1 h 42 min by car

Airports near Puttalam

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Anuradhapura Airport Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
ACJ 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Colombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka Meet & Greet →
CMB 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
3
Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base Kandy, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
KDZ 120 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
4
Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
DWO 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
5
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
HIM 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
6
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport Colombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka
RML 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
7
Iranamadu Airport Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka · Airfield Airports in Sri Lanka
— 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
8
China Bay Airport Trincomalee, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
TRR 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
9
Bentota River Waterdrome Bentota, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
BJT 179 km112 mi · ~3 h 12 min
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Jaffna International Airport Jaffna, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka
JAF 197 km122 mi · ~3 h 31 min

Small airfields nearby

Palaviya Airport7.0 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Puttalam?

The nearest airport to Puttalam is Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 95 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Puttalam?

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 95 km from Puttalam in a straight line — roughly 1 h 42 min by car.

What other airports are near Puttalam?

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) — 95 km, Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base (KDZ) — 120 km and Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) — 126 km.

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

About 1 h 18 min by car for the 72 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.