Taxi from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Yala National Park
TaxiColombo is a Colombo-based airport and city transfer specialist. The Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Yala National Park trip covers about 287 km and takes roughly 3 hours 49 mins in normal traffic. Every fare below is a fixed, per-vehicle price — no meter, no surge, and highway tolls are included where the expressway is used.
Fixed taxi fares: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport → Yala National Park
| Vehicle | Best for | Price (LKR) | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini car | 1–2 passengers, 2 bags | LKR 40,780 | $141 |
| Sedan | 1–3 passengers, 3 bags | LKR 42,515 | $147 |
| Van | 4–8 passengers, extra luggage | LKR 56,030 | $194 |
Prices are per vehicle (not per person) and cover fuel, driver and parking. You pay the driver in cash — rupees or US dollars — at the end of the ride.
How booking works
- Pick your vehicle above and send the booking form with your date, time and flight number.
- We confirm by email with your driver's details.
- Your driver tracks the flight and waits at the arrivals exit with a name board — waiting time for delayed flights is free.
Good to know for this route
Is the price per person or per vehicle? Per vehicle — a van at $194 split between six travellers costs far less per head than shuttle seats.
Do you drive at night? Yes, we operate 24/7 including red-eye arrivals at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), at the same fixed price.
Can we stop on the way? Short comfort or photo stops are free; just tell the driver. Longer sightseeing detours can be quoted when you book.
Child seats? Available on request at no charge — mention the child's age in the booking notes.
Planning a safari at the other end? Our sponsor udawalawa.com runs Udawalawe and Yala jeep safaris and can have a jeep ready when your taxi arrives.
Travellers rate us on TripAdvisor — read our traveller reviews before you book. TaxiColombo focuses on Colombo city and CMB airport transfers; for island-wide routes and round trips, our sister service TaxiGo.lk covers all of Sri Lanka.