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Lanka Arrivals & Tours

Tissamaharama taxi

Southern Province

A calm lake beneath an old tree at Tissamaharama
Photo: Hiranya Pahasara · Pexels

Tissamaharama is a lakeside town and the usual base for Yala and Kataragama.

It is the closest of our towns to Mattala airport, which makes arrivals simple. Tissamaharama is closest to Mattala airport (HRI), though many guests also arrive through Colombo (CMB).

Planning your visit? Read our Tissamaharama travel guide.

Things to see around Tissamaharama

  • Tissa Wewa lake
  • The Tissamaharama stupa
  • Kataragama

Taxi services in Tissamaharama

  • Airport taxi

    Pickups and drops at Colombo and Mattala airports.

  • Local taxi

    A car and driver for the day around Tissamaharama. Quoted on request.

  • Long-distance taxi

    Town-to-town transfers across the island. See town-to-town transfers.

Airport routes to Tissamaharama

Day trips and activities near Tissamaharama

Nearby towns

Tissamaharama taxi: questions

What is there to see around Tissamaharama?

Popular stops include Tissa Wewa lake, the Tissamaharama stupa and Kataragama.

Which airport is best for Tissamaharama?

Tissamaharama is closest to Mattala airport (HRI), though many guests also arrive through Colombo (CMB).

Can I book a taxi to Tissamaharama in advance?

Yes. See our fixed airport fare for Tissamaharama, or message us on WhatsApp for other trips.