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Nearest Airport to Ratnapura: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Ratnapura is Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT), about 53 km (33 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 59 km away.
Closest airport
BJT
Bentota River Waterdrome
53 km · 33 mi · ~57 min by car
Closest international
RML
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
59 km · 37 mi · ~1 h 03 min by car
Airports near Ratnapura
- 1 BJT 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
- 2 RML 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 03 min
- 3 DWO 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
- 4 KDZ 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
- 5 KCT 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
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Bandaranaike International Colombo AirportCMB 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 minColombo, Sri Lanka · International
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- 7 HRI 91 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
- 8 HBT 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
- 9 TTW 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
- 10 ADP 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
Small airfields nearby
- Katukurunda Air Force Base · VCCN49 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Ratnapura; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Ratnapura?
The nearest airport to Ratnapura is Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT), about 53 km (33 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 59 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Ratnapura?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 59 km from Ratnapura in a straight line — roughly 1 h 03 min by car.
What other airports are near Ratnapura?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) — 59 km, Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) — 60 km and Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base (KDZ) — 76 km.
How long does it take to get from Ratnapura to Bentota River Waterdrome?
About 57 min by car for the 53 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.