Colombo Airport (CMB) → Ella
Book a private, one-way taxi transfer from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella from $134. Fixed price, English-speaking driver, sedan and van options.
- Distance
- 230 km, Colombo Airport (CMB) to Ella
- Journey time
- About 6.5 hours by road, traffic dependent
About this route
The longest of our airport routes, this drive crosses from the coastal plain up through the central highlands to the island's tea country. Most travellers treat it as a full day on the road, and many choose to break the journey overnight in Kandy or Nuwara Eliya rather than doing it in one push.
Fixed price by vehicle
Some vehicle classes on this route don't have a confirmed rate yet — get in touch for an up-to-date quote.
Sedan / Car
2–3 passengers · 2 large bags
Van / KDH
3–8 passengers · 6 large bags
Mini-Coach
9+ passengers · Group luggage trailer available
Rates coming soon
Or just ask us
Visiting Ella?
Some of our multi-day tours already include Ella — worth a look if you'd rather not plan the rest of the trip yourself.
Questions fréquentes
Si la vôtre n'y figure pas, posez-la — nous répondons par e-mail et WhatsApp dans la journée.
Is a direct transfer to Ella better than breaking the journey?
Most travellers split this one with a night in Kandy or Nuwara Eliya — ask us about combining a transfer with a stopover.
Is this a taxi or a private transfer?
It's a private, chauffeur-driven car or van booked in advance at a fixed price — not a metered taxi hailed on the street.
Is the price really fixed?
Yes — the price shown is the total for the vehicle, agreed before you travel. There's no meter and no surge pricing.
What's included in the price?
The driver, the vehicle, air conditioning, bottled water and Wi-Fi — the same as our day-hire cars and vans.
What if our flight is delayed?
Let us know your updated arrival time as soon as you have it and we'll adjust the pickup — there's no extra charge for a late landing.
Ready to book this transfer?
Send us your flight details or pickup time and we'll confirm the vehicle and price.