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Nearest Airport to Wellawaya: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Wellawaya is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), about 50 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 135 km away.
Closest airport
HRI
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
50 km · 31 mi · ~54 min by car
Closest international
RML
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport
135 km · 84 mi · ~2 h 24 min by car
Airports near Wellawaya
- 1 HRI 50 km31 mi · ~54 min
- 2 TTW 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
- 3 HBT 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
- 4 KDZ 83 km51 mi · ~1 h 29 min
- 5 ADP 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 34 min
- 6 KCT 120 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
- 7 BTC 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
- 8 BJT 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
- 9 DWO 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
- 10 RML 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 24 min
Small airfields nearby
- Weerawila Airport · VCCW56 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Wellawaya; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Wellawaya?
The nearest airport to Wellawaya is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), about 50 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 135 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Wellawaya?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 135 km from Wellawaya in a straight line — roughly 2 h 24 min by car.
What other airports are near Wellawaya?
Tissa Tank Waterdrome (TTW) — 54 km, Hambantota Seaplane Base (HBT) — 68 km and Polgolla Reservoir Seaplane Base (KDZ) — 83 km.
How long does it take to get from Wellawaya to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport?
About 54 min by car for the 50 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.