Arrange a private airport departure transfer from Pinnawala to Colombo (CMB) Airport with Lakpura. Your English-speaking chauffeur-guide collects you from your Pinnawala address and drives you directly to Colombo (CMB) Airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle — no shared rides, no detours for other passengers. Estimated travel time is about 1 hour 50 minutes, over a one-way distance of 92 km; we plan your pick-up around your flight's check-in time and the day's traffic so you reach the airport with time to spare.
Pinnawala is a town in the Sabaragamuwa region of Sri Lanka, set in the hill-country foothills and widely known for its elephant orphanage.
What's included
- Door-to-door pick-up from your Pinnawala hotel or address, at a time set around your flight's check-in.
- Drop-off at the Colombo (CMB) Airport departures terminal.
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide.
- 500 ml bottled water per passenger.
- Airport entry charges, parking, highway tolls, service charges and all taxes.
- 24/7 assistance by phone and WhatsApp from our dispatch team.
What's not included
- Extra stops or sightseeing en route (choose our intercity transfer with stop-over for that).
- Baby and booster seats (request in advance via the notes field).
- Oversized luggage such as surfboards or golf bags.
- Transport for differently-abled passengers (separate service).
- Transport for pets.
Vehicles & capacity
Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage — pricing is per vehicle, not per seat:
Good to know
- We set your pick-up time around your flight's check-in and the day's road conditions, and adjust it at no extra charge.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pick-up time.
- The fare already covers the driver's return leg — there is nothing more to pay at the airport.
Frequently asked questions
When will the driver pick me up?
We set your pick-up time from your Pinnawala address based on your flight's departure and check-in window plus current road conditions, so you reach Colombo (CMB) Airport with comfortable time to spare.
What happens if there is heavy traffic on the way?
We build buffer time into your pick-up and monitor road conditions on the day, adjusting the departure if needed at no extra charge.
How many people can the transfer carry?
From 1 to 15 passengers depending on the vehicle, from a Standard Car up to a Standard Bus. Pricing is per vehicle for the whole journey.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. The Pinnawala to Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer starts from US$50 for the whole car, including taxes, tolls and the driver's return.
