Airports near Hikkaduwa
CMB・HRI・KCT・DWO・WRZ
What airports are closest to Hikkaduwa?
Hikkaduwa is best accessed via Koggala Airport (KCT), the nearest point at 29.3 km, with a private taxi reaching the city in 45 minutes. For international arrivals, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the primary hub, situated 118.01 km away, with rail transfers taking about 3 hours. Those landing at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), located 114.16 km away in a nearby city, can reach their destination by taxi in 2 hours 30 minutes. The Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO), also serving a nearby city, sits 87.73 km from the center and typically requires 2 hours 30 minutes by road. Finally, the remote Weerawila Airport (WRZ) lies 125.85 km from Hikkaduwa, with road travel often taking 3 hours or more. and book hotels in Hikkaduwa
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Airports near Hikkaduwa: CMB, HRI, KCT, DWO and WRZ.
Airports Near Hikkaduwa: Key Information
Number of airports in Hikkaduwa
0
Closest airport to the city center
Koggala Airport (KCT)
Distance
29.3 km
Fastest arrival time
45 minutes - 1 hour
Airport with the cheapest transport
Koggala Airport (KCT)
Compare domestic and international airports near Hikkaduwa.
Bandaranaike International Airport
Distance: 118 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Railway from Colombo Fort
Cheapest
3 hours - 3 hours 30 minutes
LKR 500-1200
Speed
Intercity Bus
4 hours - 5 hours
LKR 400-800
Budget
Private Taxi
Fastest
2 hours - 3 hours
LKR 15000-25000
Comfort
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Distance: 114.2 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Private Taxi
Fastest
2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours
LKR 18000-25000
Comfort
Public Bus
Cheapest
5 hours - 6 hours
LKR 600-1200
Budget
Rental Car
2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours
LKR 10000-15000
Balanced
Koggala Airport
Distance: 29.3 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Private Taxi
Fastest
45 minutes - 1 hour
LKR 4000-7000
Comfort
Local Bus
Cheapest
1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours
LKR 150-300
Budget
Coastal Train
1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes
LKR 100-200
Balanced
Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
Distance: 87.7 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Private Taxi
Fastest
2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours 30 minutes
LKR 16000-22000
Comfort
Public Bus
Cheapest
4 hours - 5 hours
LKR 500-1000
Budget
Main Line Train
3 hours 30 minutes - 4 hours 30 minutes
LKR 400-900
Balanced
Weerawila Airport
Distance: 125.8 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Private Taxi
Fastest
3 hours - 4 hours
LKR 20000-30000
Comfort
Public Bus
Cheapest
6 hours - 7 hours
LKR 800-1500
Budget
Rental Car
3 hours - 4 hours
LKR 12000-18000
Balanced
Compare 5 airports near Hikkaduwa
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near Hikkaduwa
For most travelers, Koggala Airport (KCT) is the most efficient choice due to its proximity to the southern coast, serving domestic flights. While limited, it offers the quickest access to Hikkaduwa, primarily by taxi. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the major international gateway and the best option for long-haul arrivals, despite being located in a nearby city. It provides the widest range of connections, including reliable rail and bus services for those on a budget. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), located in a nearby city, caters to international arrivals but remains significantly farther from Hikkaduwa, requiring a longer road transfer. Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) and Weerawila Airport (WRZ) are also located in nearby cities and offer specialized, less frequent services. Travelers should prioritize the Southern Expressway for road transfers from the more distant airports to ensure comfort and speed. We suggest booking private transfers in advance for a seamless experience, especially when arriving from the international hubs.
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Hotels near Hikkaduwa airport
Breakfast
Good77 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|0.25km from city center
The hotel is very well located. There are big waves everywhere, and the hotel has a reef and you can swim even with small children. The hotel itself is tired. There are plenty of ants, there are cockroaches.
Breakfasts are not particularly tasty and varied. But you will definitely not go hungry.
Nearby there are fish and fruit markets, banks, opposite they make very tasty juices.
But the main thing is that the view from the hotel is just the bomb.
Premier room.FromUS$28
Good57 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|1.29km from city center
In July 2024, I spent several days in this hotel. In general, I liked everything, except for some moments.
I'll start with the good: excellent location, opposite a supermarket, and nearby there are many shops and benches, a gorgeous view from the window of the ocean, decent breakfasts, a clean pool, the staff's willingness to help at any time, delicious dishes to order from the menu, well-groomed territory.
What I didn’t like: the rooms are already tired, they need updating, I lived in room 513. The pool is open until 19.00, which is not at all convenient, because after dinner you also want activity... but there is none)FromUS$59
Amazing42 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|2.54km from city center
Hikkaduwa Saffron Hotel was the first hotel on our trip, so I took a lot of thoughts when choosing it. Those who like antique hotels, please come, the cabinet bed, Luohan bed desk, meet all your requirements for retro quality, full of ancient flavor. However, modern washing and air-conditioning facilities will not make you feel that life is inconvenient, and we chose the second floor room, which is super large and has a good view. When we wanted to change to a double bed, we added a single bed for free without saying anything, so we had a good rest.
The service of the hotel is very good, we go snorkeling after checking out, and we can go back to the hotel to take a shower.
The disadvantage is that the price is small and expensive.Good66 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|0.5km from city center
Stayed at Coral Sands Hotel for 10 nights in July 2024.
Excellent location, next to the hotel there is everything you need: beach, cafes, souvenir shops.
The staff was responsive and promptly resolved any issue I had.
The buffet and restaurant are excellent! The food is very tasty and varied.
The room is comfortable with working air conditioning, the sea view is stunning.
Overall, I was pleased with my stay and recommend it to everyone!FromUS$45
Great50 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|2.52km from city center
Stayed here for 2 nights, very picturesque location, view from the room is cool. To the ocean hand-to-hand, class pool, delicious food, isolated area. The location is also excellent, there are many cafes/restaurants where you can walk. Staff friendly and friendly, we were in no season, guests were a little)FromUS$104
Family friendly
Amazing69 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|2.9km from city center
Staying at this hotel was suuuch a lovely experience. From the moment you arrive you are welcomed with a fresh fruit drink to have whilst you check in. I arrived early and the hotel was able to check me in. The room was beautiful and spacious with the amazing ambient sound of the ocean. It was nice and quiet and had everything one could need. The food at the restaurant was lovely. The room was spacious and bright. They have a gym as well as a spa. They also helped me hail a tuk tuk when I needed to go run some errands. It really was a lovely experience. Will definitely come back.FromUS$109
Great40 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|2.88km from city center
The place is just okay most of the staff were friendly however there were few really pushy and makes me uncomfortable. You just got to tell them NO on a serious note for them to stop bothering you, apart from that everything was okay, the toilet have no ventilation so the smell spread through the room, unless you open the doors the smell won’t go. But for the price I pay, it wasn’t worth itFromUS$56
Amazing52 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|2.69km from city center
Hotel heart praise
The experience of staying in this honeymoon trip was directly full, and the whole process was warm and moved. I really want to praise it!
The hotel is full of details, I learned that we are on a honeymoon trip, and we deliberately put the word happy marriage on the bed with leaves. The ceremony is full and very intimate. All the staff are super enthusiastic, and they will take the initiative to say hello and give courtesy to the face. The service atmosphere is particularly good.
When I exercise in the gym, I consulted the yoga instructor about what exercise is suitable for shoulder pain. The coach was very enthusiastic. He specially brought essential oils for free to help me professional back massage for 15 minutes. It perfectly relieved the physical discomfort and was especially warm.
The most important thing to praise our personal butler ISHANKA, is definitely the best and most reliable butler I have ever encountered during my trip! Sincere and kind, hardworking, and meticulous service. Knowing my lover's work and rest only at noon, I specially tailored our snorkeling, surfing and other itinerary. The time is relaxed and orderly, and there is no need to hurry, and the play experience is particularly comfortable.
What makes us remember more is an accident: when we go out to eat, our lover is accidentally scratched by the cat, and the situation is urgent. ISHANKA helped us contact the hospital as soon as possible. At that time, the rainstorm poured and the lightning thundered outside. He accompanied us with an umbrella throughout the whole process. He communicated with the doctor smoothly. He was busy with us from 8 o'clock in the evening to 1 o'clock in the morning. The whole process was intimately appeased and followed up. Help us successfully complete the rabies vaccination in time, really special responsibility.
There is also the original third day of sea fishing trip, before departure, I noticed that the sea is about to usher in a storm, for our personal safety, decisively cancel the trip temporarily. Afterwards, it was confirmed that the rainstorm was raging that night, and the wind and waves were very large. It can be seen that he always put the safety of guests first, especially responsible.
The overall stay experience is impeccable, the environment, service, humanistic care are all full marks, butler ISHANKA is irreplaceable, highly recommended to friends who come to travel!FromUS$324
Great8 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|0.24km from city center
Location is near (7 minutes walk) with the railway station and the bus station. To the turtle beach go 20 minutes, to the usual 10. For a smooth settlement, I recommend taking a voucher about booking in English. Staff is pleasant. The gate guards a special person. The resort consists of several buildings, I lived in The Pearl of Arcadia. The room is sufficient. There is no TV in the room. There is also a fan on the ceiling, and air conditioning. In my bathroom there were two showers - one cold, the other with a controlled water temperature. You need to be careful with a glass shelf on the wall in the bathroom, opposite the shower. If you are ignorant or blind, you can hit her head. Cleaning in the room on request (the staff themselves were interested in whether cleaning was needed). Besides a piece of soap, there is nothing in the bathroom (shampoo, etc.), including toilet paper (issued on request). The hotel manager tried to solve problems, for example, including the wi-fi switch off during the storm (in November almost every day for several hours of rain). On the floor there is a type of kitchen with a table, microwave, toaster and teapot, refrigerator. The area of the hotel is all in trees, pleasant. The price is indicated for the cooking of your purchase, not for the products themselves.
If you don't get mad at the small things, the resort is a very good place to live.FromUS$24
Amazing19 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|4.82km from city center
This is the best place we stayed in during our Sri Lanka trip. The villa only has two guest rooms so it is so quiet and you are sharing the beautiful pool with only 2 other people at the most. The room is perfect, so luxurious, with views out over the lagoon. The food at the restaurant is divine. The villa is a lovely and leisurely hour walk up the beach or quick cheap tuk tuk ride to the main drag of Hikkaduwa. Highly recommend!!!! We will be back.FromUS$86
5 star
Great13 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|3.5km from city center
Basically the best hotel we have stayed in in Sri Lanka, we will cater to almost all the requirements of our guests, the service is quite professional, and we can taste fresh seafood. The swimming pool is heated for 24 hours. It is the sea and the beach is very good. It is much better than the beach in Unawatuna. It is not recommended to swim. The whole is very quiet, it seems that there are only four households, hidden and quiet, butler service, not too much disturbance, but there will be demand at any time. The house is also very clean and tidy. The meal is very particular. In short, the service is in place. The next time you come to Sri Lanka, you may only come to this hotel for a holiday. Nice one (the best for a sister, or come with my family)FromUS$207
Very Good39 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|2.95km from city center
Очень приветливый персонал! Спокойный отель, хорошее расположение к пляжуFromUS$68
Amazing19 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|1.3km from city center
It's pretty good, but the location is a bit biased.FromUS$105
Very Good46 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|0.7km from city center
Big hotel, lots of rooms. Take with ocean view, there will be a balcony and table. Bed soft, safe in availability, room comfortable. With your small pool, sleeves and of course an outlet to the ocean. Furniture is not new, but all intact and alive. Take without food. In the hotel its restaurant. Dining and lunch, photo attached. All delicious, average check for 2 of 7000rs. Staff is kind, everything can be agreed.
Of the downsides: wave noise can prevent sleep, though good noise isolation. The price is expensive.
This place I recommend.FromUS$37
Amazing11 Reviews
Hikkaduwa|0.62km from city center
Breakfast has toast, fried egg, fruit, yogurt, tea, coffee, family suite is very large, the entrance is a small swimming pool, the location is somewhat biased, inside the alley, there is a place to park. No toiletries, the decoration time is a bit long, the bathroom facilities are a bit oldFromUS$100
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Hikkaduwa?
The nearest airport to Hikkaduwa is Koggala Airport (KCT), about 29.3 km away.Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) (118 km), Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) (114.2 km), Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) (87.7 km) and Weerawila Airport (WRZ) (125.8 km).
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How long does it take to get from Hikkaduwa to the airport?
Getting from Hikkaduwa to Koggala Airport (KCT) takes about 45 minutes - 1 hour.
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How do I get to Hikkaduwa?
We recommend flying into Koggala Airport (KCT), which is approximately 29.3 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Private Taxi, reaching downtown in about 45 minutes - 1 hour.
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How many airports does Hikkaduwa have?
Hikkaduwa has 5 airports: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), Koggala Airport (KCT), Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO) and Weerawila Airport (WRZ).