How to get fromYala to Mataraby plane, taxi, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Yala to Matara by plane, taxi, train, or bus

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Fly Narathiwat Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane NAW - CMB
2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Matarataxi
13h 46m
Rs 81,146–169,135
Minivan, bus to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Yala to Sungai Kolokbus
2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Rantau Panjang to Stesen Bas Kota Bharubus
3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KBR - CMB
4. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Matarataxi
15h 47m
Rs 61,198–148,198
Train to Hat Yai, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane HDY - CMB
3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Matarataxi
12h 50m
Rs 69,233–144,462
Fly Narathiwat Airport to Koggala
1. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Koggala (KCT)plane NAW - KCT
25h 54m
Rs 64,646–157,135
Minivan, bus to Sultan Mahmud Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Yala to Sungai Kolokbus
2. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Kuala Terengganubus
3. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane TGG - CMB
4. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Matarataxi
18h 49m
Rs 65,748–168,298

Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

13Weekly Planes

10h 30mAverage Duration

Rs 48,416Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,669.2 km
Duration: 13h 46m

What companies run services between Yala, Thailand and Matara, Sri Lanka?

Thai AirAsia, Cinnamon Air, and Thai Airways International fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Koggala (KCT) 3 times a day.

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Matara(opens in a new window), Sri Lanka(opens in a new window)

Matara (Sinhala: මාතර) is a major city in Sri Lanka, on the southern coast of Southern Province. It is the second largest city in Southern Province. It is 160 km from Colombo. It is a major commercial hub, and it is the administrative capital and largest city of Matara District. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Matara

Star fort(Opens in a new window)

The Star Fort (Sinhala: මාතර තාරකා කොටුව) is a fort in Matara, Sri Lanka, located on the eastern bank of the Nilwala River, approximately 350 m from the gate to the Matara fort. It was constructed by the Dutch in 1765, and was originally called Redoute Van Eck.

Dondra Head Lighthouse(Opens in a new window)

Dondra Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Dondra Head near the southernmost point in Sri Lanka and is the tallest lighthouse in Sri Lanka and also one of the tallest in South East Asia. Dondra Head lighthouse is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

Places to stay in Matara

LakRaj Heritage(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Malee Villa (Beach Inns Holiday Resort)(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Beach Inns Holiday Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Culture Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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