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Nearest Airport to Wattala: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Wattala is Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO), about 9.4 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 19 km away.

Closest airport DWO Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base 9.4 km · 6 mi · ~10 min by car

Closest international RML Colombo Ratmalana International Airport 19 km · 12 mi · ~20 min by car

Airports near Wattala

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Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
DWO 9.4 km6 mi · ~10 min
2
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport Colombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka
RML 19 km12 mi · ~20 min
3
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Colombo, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka Meet & Greet →
CMB 21 km13 mi · ~23 min
4
Bentota River Waterdrome Bentota, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
BJT 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 08 min
5
Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base Kandy, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
KDZ 91 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
6
Koggala Airport Galle, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
KCT 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
7
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Mattala, Sri Lanka · Regional Airports in Sri Lanka
HRI 157 km98 mi · ~2 h 48 min
8
Anuradhapura Airport Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
ACJ 157 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
9
Hambantota Seaplane Base Hambantota, Sri Lanka · Airport Airports in Sri Lanka
HBT 165 km102 mi · ~2 h 57 min
10
Hingurakgoda Air Force Base Polonnaruwa Town, Sri Lanka · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Sri Lanka
HIM 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 min

Small airfields nearby

Katukurunda Air Force Base · VCCN50 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Wattala?

The nearest airport to Wattala is Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO), about 9.4 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 19 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Wattala?

Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 19 km from Wattala in a straight line — roughly 20 min by car.

What other airports are near Wattala?

Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) — 19 km, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) — 21 km and Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT) — 63 km.

How long does it take to get from Wattala to Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base?

About 10 min by car for the 9.4 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.