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Nearest Airport to Trincomalee: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Trincomalee is China Bay Airport (TRR), about 6.8 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jaffna International Airport (JAF), 186 km away.
Closest airport
TRR
China Bay Airport
6.8 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car
Closest international
JAF
Jaffna International Airport
186 km · 115 mi · ~3 h 19 min by car
Airports near Trincomalee
- 1 TRR 6.8 km4 mi · ~7 min
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2
Hingurakgoda Air Force BaseHIM 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 minPolonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights
Airports in Sri Lanka
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3
Anuradhapura AirportACJ 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 minAnuradhapura, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights
Airports in Sri Lanka
- 4 BTC 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
- 5 — 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
- 6 ADP 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
- 7 KDZ 154 km95 mi · ~2 h 45 min
- 8 JAF 186 km115 mi · ~3 h 19 min
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9
Bandaranaike International Colombo AirportCMB 215 km133 mi · ~3 h 50 minColombo, Sri Lanka · International
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- 10 DWO 236 km147 mi · ~4 h 13 min
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Trincomalee; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Trincomalee?
The nearest airport to Trincomalee is China Bay Airport (TRR), about 6.8 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jaffna International Airport (JAF), 186 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Trincomalee?
Jaffna International Airport (JAF) is 186 km from Trincomalee in a straight line — roughly 3 h 19 min by car.
What other airports are near Trincomalee?
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (HIM) — 65 km, Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) — 93 km and Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) — 109 km.
How long does it take to get from Trincomalee to China Bay Airport?
About 7 min by car for the 6.8 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.