You can reach the island of Sri Lanka via the Colombo International Airport.
Your journey to the resort will take approximately 4 hours.
| Airport | Distance |
| Colombo International Airport (CMB) | 240 kilometres |
Colombo International Airport (CMB)
Colombo International Airport (CMB) is served by a number of international and charter airlines, including Air China, Air India, Air Asia, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates Air, Etihad Air, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air, Malaysian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Saudia, Sri Lankan Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
To make your journey as seamless as possible, we provide car services from both Sri Lankan airports.
If you would like us to arrange airport transfers for you, please contact us 7 days in advance at (94 11) 742 0700 or via email at slht@shangri-la.com.
Alternatively, you may provide your travel details at least 3 days in advance when you book online. The rates for 1-way transportation are provided below. Rates are inclusive of highway toll and taxes.
In partnership with Cinnamon Air, we offer an air taxi service from Colombo International Airport and Colombo City (Water's Edge) to Hambantota.
Guests of Shangri-La can take advantage of special fares when hiring this service. Please note all air taxis must be booked directly at www.cinnamonair.com using the promo code SHANGRILAC7.
Travellers to Sri Lanka visiting for tourism purposes must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival. You can apply online at www.eta.gov.lk/.
Citizens of The Republic of Singapore, The Republic of Maldives and The Republic of Seychelles are exempt.