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Nearest Airport to Vakarai: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Vakarai is Hingurakgoda Air Force Base (HIM), about 51 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 201 km away.

Closest airport HIM Hingurakgoda Air Force Base 51 km · 31 mi · ~54 min by car

Closest international CMB Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport 201 km · 125 mi · ~3 h 35 min by car

Airports near Vakarai

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Hingurakgoda Air Force Base Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
HIM 51 km31 mi · ~54 min
2
China Bay Airport Trincomalee, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
TRR 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
3
Batticaloa International Airport Batticaloa, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
BTC 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
4
Ampara Airport Ampara, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
ADP 91 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
5
Anuradhapura Airport Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
ACJ 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
6
Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base Kandy, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
KDZ 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
7
Iranamadu Airport Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka · Airfield Airports in Sri Lanka
— 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min
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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Colombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka Meet & Greet →
CMB 201 km125 mi · ~3 h 35 min
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Tissa Tank Waterdrome Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
TTW 206 km128 mi · ~3 h 41 min
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Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Mattala, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
HRI 208 km130 mi · ~3 h 43 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Vakarai?

Which international airport is closest to Vakarai?

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is 201 km from Vakarai in a straight line — roughly 3 h 35 min by car.

What other airports are near Vakarai?

China Bay Airport (TRR) — 53 km, Batticaloa International Airport (BTC) — 55 km and Ampara Airport (ADP) — 91 km.

How long does it take to get from Vakarai to Hingurakgoda Air Force Base?

About 54 min by car for the 51 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.