Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)

Colombo, LK πŸ‡±πŸ‡° Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

VCBI

IATA

CMB

Elevation

30 ft

Region

LK-1

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Airport Information

GPS Code: VCBI

Local Code: Not available

Location: 7.18076Β° N, 79.884102Β° E

Continent: AS

Type: Large International Airport

Keywords: RAF Negombo Katunayake International Airport

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Technical Information

For Aviation Geeks

Designation Length Width Surface Status
04/22 10991 ft 148 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
APP COLOMBO APP 120.9 MHz
ATIS ATIS 127.2 MHz
GND COLOMBO GND 121.9 MHz
TWR COLOMBO TWR 118.7 MHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 21, 2025
Taxis

Official airport taxis are available 24/7 from a dedicated counter in the arrivals hall, operating on a fixed-price system to various destinations. Ride-hailing services like Uber and PickMe are also popular and can be booked via their mobile apps for pickup at a designated area outside the terminal.

Rental Cars

Several international and local car rental companies, including Sixt, Hertz, and Casons Rent-a-Car, have service desks in the arrivals lounge. It is advisable to book in advance. Renting a car with a driver is a very common and recommended option for tourists.

Public Transportation

The primary public transit option is the Colombo Express Bus (Route 187), which connects the airport to the Colombo Fort central bus station. Both air-conditioned and non-AC buses operate from a bus stop a short walk from the terminal. There is no direct train station at the airport; travelers must take a taxi or tuk-tuk to the nearest station (Katunayake) to connect to the rail network.

Nearby Airports

Dandugama Seaplane Base
DGM β€’ DGM
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Kelani-Peliyagoda Seaplane Base
KEZ β€’ KEZ
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Seaplane Base
~26 km away
Beira Lake Seaplane Base
BYV β€’ BYV
Colombo, LK
Seaplane Base
~28 km away
Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
DWO β€’ DWO
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, LK
Seaplane Base Scheduled Service
~30 km away
Colombo Ratmalana Airport
RML β€’ VCCC
Colombo, LK
Medium Airport Scheduled Service
~40 km away
Katukurunda Air Force Base
KTY β€’ VCCN
Kalutara, LK
Small Airport
~70 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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Staff Needs Training Posted by on June 14, 2016

When I went through Immigration, the officer was busy with updating his Facebook Page, a local news paper was also left opened on his desk. The officer did not speak a word, he just used hand gestured (how own sign language) to reache to our passport. He took my wife's passport and head gestured for her. I said "Thank You" when my passport was handed back to us, then the officer looked at me as he has never seen anyone in his life (in oblivion). The immigration officers all wore white, I don't know why they do it. Their shirt collars and arm pits looked so dirty. Locals say the Immigration officers are dirtier than their clothes (Eliciting Bribes). The air-conditioning in the airport does not keep up with passenger load. Seriously this country has to look into work ethic issues and needs that be resolved because they are promoting themselves as the "Heaven on Earth".. There are local porters who swam at you to offer help, then they demanded money in US dollars. There needs to be some serious training for the entire staff at this airport.

my review about air port Posted by on March 24, 2015

the most badly handeled airport ever seen.the service is worst.they dont provide wifi and some of duty free shops dont accept their own country currency only.what the fucking shit is this

Lost tablet- Crown Make Posted by on June 10, 2014

I have forgotten my tablet-crown make near the ODEL showroom on 2nd June. I found that it has been taken by a local works in the departure area as the last to its data sim No 0721197545 has recorded in Palawatta area.
I find it as a great lost because of my lecture notes. I know for very sure that this item will not be useful to anyone as it seems now it is stolen. So, please make sure to return it back if you found it accidentally. Again, it is a great help.
Call me for any information via 0770102852.

Avgas 100LL Posted by on July 16, 2013

Who are the suplliers of Avgas in Sri lanka

lost the passpord Posted by on June 4, 2013

help me my brother lost his passport

Service at the airport Posted by on March 8, 2013

the departure lounge is faily ok but there should be lot of improvement to arrivals, shop assistants are not interested to serve customers, specially when lot of fights coming in nights. may be those assistants need a good sleep in day time. i was in departure lounge a few times, even though those shop assistants were better than their counterparts in arrivals they were net that courteous or helpful as in Bangkok or Singapore airport. please consider the customer is the most important and one good customer is worth 8 more potential customers.

re: UL 227 Flight delay from colombo Posted by on December 28, 2012

stupid....check arrivals at dubai airport........

re: Fuel Crisis Posted by on December 17, 2012

you are mis-informed. we have no issue with fuel. we are good to go.

re: Fuel Crisis Posted by on December 13, 2012

Aaaah, don't worry..we have enough fuel to get airborne..once we are in the air, all you little mice can start paddling real hard to keep the ship moving forward....

[I am Sri Lankan, and I don't like your tone..a$$ hole]

re: very bad Posted by on December 13, 2012

Much better than any European airport.

Overall service quality Posted by on December 13, 2012

A very clean environment. Free WiFi. Good duty free shopping. Service needs improvement.

Fuel Crisis Posted by on October 23, 2012

Would there be delays of a stand still in flights travelling to and from CMB due to the fuel shortage in the country? Please andswer the query promptly.

Thank you.

very bad Posted by on October 19, 2012

service is like hell

flight schadule Posted by on November 9, 2011

please add a detailed flight schadule,its not clear 4 anyone,its a international airport,good service,i hope u will do ur best 2 add this

UL 227 Flight delay from colombo Posted by on September 11, 2010

very misleading information no where to find wehn the flight arriving ul 227 11.09.10 personnaly this was very bad experience for my family with two kids travelling to dubai

VCBI Posted by jmblanco430 on August 12, 2009

RUNWAY 22---110.30---221ΒΊ