What is the cheapest way to get from London to Matara?

The cheapest way to get from London to Matara is to fly and bus which costs Rs. 110000 - Rs. 330000 and takes 24h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Matara?

The fastest way to get from London to Matara is to fly and taxi which takes 18h 48m and costs Rs. 170000 - Rs. 440000.

How far is it from London to Matara?

The distance between London and Matara is 9016 km.

How long does it take to get from London to Matara?

It takes approximately 18h 48m to get from London to Matara, including transfers.

What is the time difference between London and Matara?

Matara is 4h 30m ahead of London. It is currently 12:05 PM in London and 4:35 PM in Matara.

Where can I stay near Matara?

There are 3861+ hotels available in Matara.

London to Matara - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from London to Matara by plane, taxi, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane LHR - WRZ
2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matarataxi
18h 48m
Rs 170,544–432,940
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane LHR - GIU
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kadawathabus
3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus
24h 33m
Rs 116,824–326,830
Fly to Koggala
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Koggala (KCT)plane LHR - KCT
27h 23m
Rs 155,644–416,840
Fly to Hatton, taxi
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hatton (NUF)plane LHR - NUF
2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Matarataxi
21h 36m
Rs 142,544–357,940
Fly to Kandy, train, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kandy (KDW)plane LHR - KDW
2. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus
24h 53m
Rs 117,474–329,020
Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane LHR - BTC
2. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus
3. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus
25h 23m
Rs 117,824–327,970

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

11Weekly Planes

19h 7mAverage Duration

Rs 134,311Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Matara.

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Distance: 9,016.4 km
Duration: 18h 48m

What companies run services between London, England and Matara, Sri Lanka?

SriLankan Airlines, Cinnamon Air, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Koggala (KCT) 3 times a day.

Airlines

Website: cinnamonair.com

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Colombo, Batticaloa Airport

Ave. Duration: 15h
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 130,000–550,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Muscat, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 23h 15m
When: Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: Rs 150,000–400,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Koggala via Colombo

Ave. Duration: 33h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 130,000–550,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Koggala via Muscat, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 28h 37m
When: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price: Rs 150,000–400,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Koggala via Colombo, Sigiriya Airport

Ave. Duration: 35h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 130,000–550,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hatton via Abu Dhabi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 15h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 110,000–310,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hatton via Dubai, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 16h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 160,000–480,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hatton via Muscat, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 22h 5m
When: Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: Rs 150,000–400,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kandy via Abu Dhabi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 15h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 110,000–310,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kandy via Dubai, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 16h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 160,000–480,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kandy via Muscat, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 22h 5m
When: Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: Rs 150,000–400,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Abu Dhabi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 15h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 110,000–310,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Dubai, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 16h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 160,000–480,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Muscat, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 22h 5m
When: Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: Rs 150,000–400,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Batticaloa Airport via Colombo

Ave. Duration: 13h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 130,000–550,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Batticaloa Airport via Abu Dhabi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 17h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 110,000–310,000

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Batticaloa Airport via Dubai, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 17h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 160,000–490,000

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