Of all the Lankan resorts, Negombo is located closest to the main "aircraft" of the island - the metropolitan airport of Bandaranica. The distance from the airport to Negombo is approximately 20 kilometers.
After the recent reconstruction, the airport receives flights more than 20 international airlines, including those that fly here from Russia. The most favorable rates for the flight from Russia to Sri Lanka offer (already traditionally) Arab airlines, such as: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates Airline and Turkish Turkish Airlines.
True, in all cases the flight will be with one transplant (or refueling), but this should not scare, because it does not take much time. On average, flight from Moscow to Colombo takes 10-12 hours (including transplantation).
From the airport to Negombo can be reached:
- by taxi. In this case, the time on the road to the city center will be half an hour, and at the price it will cost, in terms of Russian rubles, in 350-400 rubles;
- On Tuk Tuka. By time 40 minutes - 1 hour. At a price - about 200 rubles;
- by bus. From the airport in Negombo, there are two local bus buses No. 240 and 240/3. Time to 1-1.5 hours. The price is about 15 rubles. True, it is worth considering that the bus stop is located 1 kilometer from the airport building. Find it easy. Enough to ask local residents the question: "Negombo bass?" And you will show you the direction in which you need to move. It should be borne in mind that the bus goes only during the daytime, but quite often.
How to get from Colombo to Negombo:
- Bus. This is the same 240th room, which is sent to Negombo with the main city bus station. It is located in the Pette area.
The cost of the trip will be approximately 20 rubles, and travel time is 1.5-2 hours. From the same station in Negombo, an express bus next to the Colombo Negombo route without stops is sent. The price of a ticket - 50 rubles.
- a train. Very convenient way to move from the capital to the resort. The departure of trains is carried out from the station Colombo Fort. On the day there are more than 20 trains, and the time on the way no more than one and a half hours. The cost of tickets varies from 10 to 40 rubles, depending on the comfort and number of stops on the way. It is convenient for this option by the fact that already in the neglect of the train stops at several stations and is the ability to choose a place where to go out. The nearest station to the resort area of the city is Negombo Railway. Tickets for the train to book in advance does not make sense, they are bought directly at the station.
Also, by bus to Negombo, you can get almost from any city of the island, the benefit of the bus movement in Sri Lanka, albeit not very comfortable, but still developed very well.
What to move around the city
Negombo is a small resort and therefore the path of traveling on it selects 80% of tourists, however, it is better to use transportation beyond the resort zone. The optimal option is Tuk-Tuki. The prices in this case are negotiable, while it is necessary to remember that it is always necessary to trade, as always, to discuss the cost of the trip in advance, otherwise you may be unpleasantly surprised by reaching the destination.
Another option is a bicycle or motorcycle rental. The bike will cost 30-40 rubles per day, and rent a motorcycle or a scooter in 150-350 rubles, excluding gasoline. The difference in the cost of the lease depends on the state and power of the vehicle. With that, than for a longer period, the vehicle is taken, it costs cheaper.