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Nearest Airport to Tangalle: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Tangalle is Hambantota Seaplane Base (HBT), about 36 km (22 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 134 km away.
Closest airport
HBT
Hambantota Seaplane Base
36 km · 22 mi · ~38 min by car
Closest international
RML
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
134 km · 83 mi · ~2 h 24 min by car
Airports near Tangalle
- 1 HBT 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
- 2 HRI 46 km29 mi · ~50 min
- 3 KCT 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
- 4 TTW 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
- 5 BJT 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
- 6 RML 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
- 7 DWO 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 min
- 8 KDZ 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 36 min
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Bandaranaike International Colombo AirportCMB 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 55 minColombo, Sri Lanka · International
Airports in Sri Lanka Meet & Greet →
- 10 ADP 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min
Small airfields nearby
- Weerawila Airport · VCCW55 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Tangalle; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Tangalle?
The nearest airport to Tangalle is Hambantota Seaplane Base (HBT), about 36 km (22 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 134 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Tangalle?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 134 km from Tangalle in a straight line — roughly 2 h 24 min by car.
What other airports are near Tangalle?
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) — 46 km, Koggala Airport (KCT) — 53 km and Tissa Tank Waterdrome (TTW) — 62 km.
How long does it take to get from Tangalle to Hambantota Seaplane Base?
About 38 min by car for the 36 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.