Luxury holidays in Negombo

When to go

Negombo can be enjoyed year-round, but to avoid any monsoon-marred weather, stick with April to September.

Getting there

• Planes

  Negombo is just 15 minutes by road from Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport. Direct flights from Sydney and various European cities are offered by Sri Lankan Airlines. For local trips, Sri Lankan Air Taxi's Otter aircraft touch down in Peliyagoda, a 40-minute drive from Negombo

• Trains

  The nearest railway station to Negombo is Colombo Fort, with connections to coastal towns including Bentota, the southern city of Galle, and various scenic destinations inland.

• Automobiles

  There’s no need to rent a car when Negombo is so near the airport – especially with Sri Lanka's trying traffic and the abundance of affordable taxis.