Can I travel directly from Bandaranaike Airport to Udawalawe?

Yes, you can go straight from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to Udawalawe using a private taxi, and the drive usually takes about 3.5 to 4.5 hours.

For a smoother route, most people take the Southern Expressway (E01) first, then exit towards Sabaragamuwa Province. Booking the airport taxi or a private transfer in advance is strongly advised, since there is no direct public transport available from the airport to Udawalawe. Otherwise, you would have to make several bus changes through Colombo and Ratnapura, which would take up a lot of time.