Colombo Airport (CMB) → Nuwara Eliya
Book a private, one-way taxi transfer from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nuwara Eliya from $143. Fixed price, English-speaking driver, sedan and van options.
- Distance
- 180 km, Colombo Airport (CMB) to Nuwara Eliya
- Journey time
- About 5 hours by road, traffic dependent
About this route
The road climbs from sea level into Sri Lanka's hill country, passing through changing scenery as tea estates replace lowland vegetation on the final ascent. The temperature drops noticeably the higher you climb, so it's worth packing a layer for arrival.
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 Nuwara Eliya?
Some of our multi-day tours already include Nuwara Eliya — worth a look if you'd rather not plan the rest of the trip yourself.
常见问题
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Is it cold enough in Nuwara Eliya to need warm clothing on arrival?
Evenings are noticeably cooler than the coast — worth packing a light layer for after the drive up.
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.