Wattala
town · Sri Lanka
Overview
Set in Sri Lanka, Wattala is a town.
It is home to around 31,000 people.
On the map it sits in Asia, in the northern hemisphere.
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is the closest airport, roughly 19 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Population | 30,725 |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
| Nearest airport | Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 19 km |
| Currency | LKR |
Where Wattala is
Wattala sits in Sri Lanka, in the northern part of Asia.
Galle lies about 111 km to the south, Kandy lies about 88 km to the east and Katunayaka lies about 20 km to the north.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), roughly 19 km away.
Alternative gateways include Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB, 21 km); Koggala Airport (KCT, 120 km).
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Find flights to Wattala →arrives RML (18.6 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly equatorial (northern hemisphere): warm and humid all year, with wetter and drier spells rather than true seasons; the drier months are easiest for sightseeing.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Wattala is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through RML.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Galle (111 km to the south); Kandy (88 km to the east); Katunayaka (20 km to the north); Negombo (25 km to the north); Hendala (1 km to the west).
Good to know
The currency is the LKR (Rupee).
The main language spoken is Sinhala.
Clocks run on Asia/Colombo time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Wattala
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Getting around Wattala
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Wattala?
- Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is the closest airport, about 19 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Wattala?
- There is no single best season; pick the drier months for easier sightseeing.
- What is near Wattala?
- Galle is one of the closest places, about 111 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Wattala in?
- Wattala is in Sri Lanka.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.