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Flight Information

Distance5942 km
Flight Duration11 hrs 15 min
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Popular AirlineQatar Airways
Popular AirportCMB Bandaranaike Intl.

Ankara Airports

Ankara City Center to Airport Transport

There are several transport alternatives from Ankara city center to Esenboga Airport, including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, car rental, and private transfers.

Bus

Municipal EGO buses are a budget-friendly way to travel from central Ankara to Esenboga Airport. The average journey takes about 90-110 minutes, depending on traffic.

  • EGO line 442: ASTI - Kizilay - Esenboga Airport
  • Example stops: ASTI Bus Terminal, Guvenpark/Kizilay, Ankara Train Station, Pursaklar, Esenboga Airport

Airport Shuttle (Havas / Havabus)

Airport shuttle buses provide direct transport from key central points to Esenboga Airport. The average journey takes about 60-90 minutes, depending on traffic and boarding point.

  • ASTI Bus Terminal
  • Kizilay
  • Ankara Train Station / YHT area
  • Pursaklar

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 throughout Ankara city center and offer a direct ride to Esenboga Airport. The average journey takes about 35-60 minutes, depending on traffic.

Car Rental

Car rental is available from city-center offices in Ankara, with many companies offering airport drop-off at Esenboga Airport. This option is convenient for travelers who want flexibility before their flight.

Transfer

Private airport transfer is a comfortable door-to-door option from hotels, homes, or business addresses in Ankara city center. Advance booking is recommended, especially for early-morning or late-night flights.

Airport to Colombo City Center Transport

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is about 32 km north of Colombo city center. Travelers can reach central Colombo by public bus, airport shuttle or luxury bus, taxi, rental car, or pre-booked private transfer.

Bus

Public buses are the cheapest way to travel from Bandaranaike International Airport to Colombo city center. Services usually depart from the airport bus area or nearby Katunayake stops and run toward Colombo Fort and Pettah. Average journey time is about 45 to 90 minutes, depending on traffic.

  • Route 187: Bandaranaike Airport / Katunayake to Colombo Fort
  • Route 187-E: Expressway service toward Colombo Fort / Bastian Mawatha Bus Station
  • Colombo Fort and Pettah are useful onward stops for trains, local buses, and tuk-tuks

Airport Shuttle

There is no Havas or Havabus-branded airport shuttle at Bandaranaike International Airport, but airport shuttle and luxury bus services operate on key routes from the terminal area. Average journey time to central Colombo is about 45 to 75 minutes.

  • Colombo Fort Railway Station
  • Colombo Main Bus Stop / Pettah area
  • Port City Colombo
  • Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre, useful for southern and suburban connections

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 from the arrivals area at Bandaranaike International Airport. Official airport taxis, ride-hailing services, and private cabs provide direct transport to hotels and addresses in Colombo city center. Average journey time is about 35 to 60 minutes.

  • Official airport taxi counters in the arrivals area
  • Ride-hailing options such as PickMe and Uber, subject to availability
  • Direct drop-off at Colombo Fort, Galle Face, Kollupitiya, Bambalapitiya, or Cinnamon Gardens

Car Rental

Car rental is available through airport offices and local rental companies serving Bandaranaike International Airport. Vehicles can usually be collected near the terminal exit or arranged with meet-and-greet pickup. Driving to Colombo city center typically takes 35 to 60 minutes via the expressway.

  • Airport car rental desks and local rental agencies
  • Self-drive cars for flexible travel around Colombo and Sri Lanka
  • Chauffeur-driven rental cars for easier city and intercity travel

Transfer

A private airport transfer is the most convenient option for first-time visitors, late-night arrivals, families, or travelers with heavy luggage. Booking in advance is recommended so the driver can meet you at arrivals and take you directly to your Colombo hotel or city-center address. Average journey time is about 35 to 60 minutes.

  • Pre-booked private car from Bandaranaike International Airport to Colombo city center
  • Meet-and-greet service at the arrivals area
  • Fixed-price transfer to Colombo Fort, Galle Face, Colombo 03, Colombo 04, or other central districts

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Ankara Average Temperature

Monday
21°C
Tuesday
24°C
Wednesday
19°C
Thursday
21°C
Friday
28°C
Saturday
24°C
Sunday
24°C

Colombo Average Temperature

Monday
30°C
Tuesday
29°C
Wednesday
18°C
Thursday
22°C
Friday
28°C
Saturday
22°C
Sunday
28°C

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