Charter Colombo to Sigiriya privately from US$8,000, about 39 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Colombo (CMB) to Sigiriya (ACJ), and from Sigiriya (ACJ) back to Colombo (CMB).
As the crow flies, Colombo to Sigiriya is roughly 138 kilometres — 86 miles, or 75 nautical miles.
From Rs2,480,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Colombo to Sigiriya (and Sigiriya to Colombo) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (LKR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 39 min | 35 min – 43 min | Rs2,480,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | Rs2,950,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (LKR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 39 min | Rs2,480,000 – Rs3,410,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 38 min | Rs2,790,000 – Rs3,720,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (LKR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 35 min | Rs2,950,000 – Rs4,190,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 34 min | Rs3,260,000 – Rs4,650,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 34 min | Rs3,570,000 – Rs4,960,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Colombo–Sigiriya, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Colombo, Sri Lanka: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and Colombo Ratmalana International Airport.
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka: Anuradhapura Airport.
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | Anuradhapura Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VCBI / CMB | VCCA / ACJ |
| Longest hard runway | 10,991 ft | 4,876 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 30 ft | 324 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 51 km |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,876 ft at Anuradhapura Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,376 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,627 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,876 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,527 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,676 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,007 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,976 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,237 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,876 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,727 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,376 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,807 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,676 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,307 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,376 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,527 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,598 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,477 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 676 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,727 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 700 ft short |
4,600 km 4,427 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 54 ft short |
5,926 km 5,753 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 24 ft short |
6,400 km 6,227 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 184 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,047 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 564 ft short |
7,400 km 7,227 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 424 ft short |
7,800 km 7,627 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 86 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,227 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,124 ft short |
14,260 km 14,087 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 924 ft short |
11,112 km 10,939 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,124 ft short |
12,960 km 12,787 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 76 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,772 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (6,013 ft, 40 km) · Dandugama Seaplane Base · Kelani-Peliyagoda Seaplane Base · Beira Lake Seaplane Base · Dambulu Oya Tank Seaplane Base
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Colombo–Sigiriya when the time is right.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Colombo and Sigiriya.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Demand on Colombo–Sigiriya comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 39 min gate to gate over 138 km (86 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Colombo–Sigiriya charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Colombo–Sigiriya charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Sigiriya to Colombo runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
