Sri Lanka Itineraries · By area
West coast routes
Updated 10 October 2026 · by the GoTourRide team
The west coast is closest to the airport and has resort beaches, river safaris and lagoons. It is best from November to April.
Good for
Short transfers, first or last nights and relaxed beach stays.
Routes for this trip
- Colombo Airport (CMB) to Negombo (10 km, 20 to 30 minutes)
- Colombo Airport (CMB) to Beruwala (85 km, 1.5 hours)
- Colombo Airport (CMB) to Bentota (100 km, 1.5 to 2 hours)
- Colombo Airport (CMB) to Hikkaduwa (125 km, 2 to 2.5 hours)
- Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalpitiya (140 km, 3 to 3.5 hours)
- Colombo Airport (CMB) to Colombo city (35 km, 45 to 90 minutes)
- Negombo to Galle (140 km, 2 to 2.5 hours)
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- Trip cost calculator
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FAQs
Is the west coast good for a first night?
Yes, Negombo is 20 to 30 minutes from the airport.
When is it best?
November to April.