Informational Guide to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) - Non Official

Colombo Airport (CMB)

Find the most important information about Colombo Airport: Flights (Departures, Arrivals), Parking, Car Rentals, Hotels near the airport and other information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Plan your travel to CMB Airport with the information provided in this guide.


Bandaranaike International Airport (IATA: CMB, ICAO: VCBI), also known as Colombo Airport and colloquially known as Katunayake Airport, is the main international airport of Sri Lanka.


Colombo Airport is located in the suburb of Negombo, 33 km (20 miles) north of Colombo city centre.

CMB Airport is a hub for Cinnamon Air, Simplifly, Fits Air and SriLankan Airlines.

Bandaranaike International Airport handled 2,372,928 passengers in 2020.

Terminal +info

Colombo Airport has a single passengers terminal where domestic and international services are handled. 

Services +info

Colombo Airport is equipped with the following services:

- ATMs
- Free Wi-Fi
- Child care rooms
- Currency exchange
- Duty free stores
- Food, drink and retail concessions
- Luggage storage
- Pharmacy

Transport +info

Colombo Airport has the following means of transportation available for their passengers:


Bus:
There are express buses to Colombo central bus stand.
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Taxi: Get within 36 minutes to Colombo city centre by taxi.
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Train: "Colombo Airport Express Rail" operates as a shuttle.
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Transfers: If you want private transportation to and from Colombo Airport, you can book a transfer.
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Car rental:
Rent a car at Colombo Airport and explore Sri Lanka on your own. Check our search engine for more details!
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Contact

Address: Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake 11450, SRI LANKA

Phone: +94 11 226 4444

Email: comments@airport.lk

About Colombo

Colombo is the capital and largest city of Sri Lanka, located on the west coast of the island. In the past, the Portuguese, Dutch and British ruled over the city and country until its independence in 1948. Given this fact, Colombo has an interesting mix of European clothing, customs and architecture.


While your stay in Colombo, do not miss Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum of Colombo, Town Hall, Independence Memorial Hall Square, Pettah Floating Market, among others.