Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Bandaranaike International Airportopens in a new tab , also known as Colombo Airport and colloquially known as Katunayake Airport, is the main international airport of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Airport
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Air India operations
Services and amenities
Full-service dining
Smoking area
Paid shower facilities
Duty-free shopping
Lounge
Free Wi-Fi
Massage centre or foot massage chairs
Nursing room
Facilitation for passengers with disabilities or those who require assistance
Meditation room
Prayer room
24x7 medical facility
Transfer desks
- Available at the arrival terminal.
Connectivity between the airport and city
- Public transport
- Private taxi
- Car rentals
CMB is approximately 35 km from the Colombo city centre.
Minimum layover time
- 24 hours
Airport hotels
Resolution desk for baggage issues
For all baggage claims, please refer to the ‘baggage information counter’ at the airport arrivals to obtain a file reference number for your baggage claim.
Cell phone zones/Waiting lots
A waiting zone with ample seating is available in the arrival lobby.
Places to visit nearby
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Viharamahadevi Park
34 km
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Wolvendaal Church
32 km
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Gangaramaya Temple
34 km
Airport FAQs
Colombo Airport provides free Wi-Fi for passengers. You just need to sign in using your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
Dedicated smoking areas are available at the airport.
