Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the main international gateway to Sri Lanka’s largest city, Colombo, located approximately 32 kilometers north of the city center in Katunayake.

As the busiest airport in Sri Lanka, it serves many domestic and international flights, connecting the island nation with destinations across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. It is an important hub for tourism, business travel, and trade in the region.

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (Photo by: CMB Official FB)

Facilities

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport has multiple passenger terminals to handle arrivals and departures. Terminal 1 currently handles most international services, while Terminal 2 is a newly expanded international terminal designed to increase capacity and improve passenger experience. A separate domestic terminal (Terminal 3) serves internal flights.

The airport offers a range of traveler amenities. Within the terminals, passengers can find check‑in counters, immigration and customs processing, baggage claim services, duty‑free and retail shops, restaurants, cafés, and lounges. Additional services include currency exchange counters, ATMs, free and paid Wi‑Fi, prayer rooms, medical assistance, information desks, and facilities for passengers with reduced mobility. VIP lounges and premium waiting areas are also available for eligible passengers.

Airlines

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is a hub for SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, which connects Colombo with major cities across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Australia. Other key international carriers include Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Thai Airways, providing important connections to regional and long-haul destinations.

Low-cost carriers such as Flydubai and Air Arabia also operate flights, offering additional budget-friendly options for travelers. This combination of full-service and low-cost airlines ensures broad connectivity for both business and leisure travelers.

Transportation

Travelers can reach Colombo and surrounding areas from the airport by various ground transport options. Official taxis are available 24 hours a day from counters in the arrival lobby, and ride‑hailing apps such as PickMe and Uber also operate at the airport.

Expressway bus services and public buses connect the airport to Colombo’s central bus stations, and hotel‑arranged private transfers are commonly used. Car rental services are located within the terminal.

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport continues to modernize and expand its facilities to improve passenger comfort and enhance its role as a central aviation hub in South Asia.

Contact Information

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Canada Friendship Road, Katunayake
Sri Lanka

Tel: +94 11 226 4444

Email: comments@airport.lk

Website: http://www.airport.lk/