Address & Contact
Contact Information:
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Telefonnummer: +94 112 264 444
Street address:
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Canada Friendship Rd
Katunayake 11450
Sri Lanka
GPS Coordinates:
Longitude: 79,884°
Latitude: 7,181°
Summary
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is a small airport in Sri Lanka, serving the region of Colombo, Katunayake. The longest runway is 10.991 feet or 3.350 meters long.
Facts:
Local name: බණ්ඩාරනායක ජාත්යන්තර ගුවන්තොටුපොල, Bandaranayake Airport size: large airport Serving area: Colombo, Katunayake Longest runway: 10991 (ft)
Codes:
IATA: CMB,
ICAO: VCBI
Flight information:
Departure times (FlightStats)
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About the airport
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), also known as Colombo Airport, is the main international gateway to Sri Lanka. Located in Katunayake, around 35 kilometers north of Colombo, it serves as a major hub for both domestic and international flights. With its ICAO code VCBI, the airport offers a range of facilities and services to ensure a smooth travel experience.
CMB has a modern terminal building equipped with duty-free shops, restaurants, currency exchange counters, and car rental services. The airport provides free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, allowing travelers to stay connected. Immigration and customs procedures are generally efficient, although queues can be long during peak hours.
Transportation options from the airport include taxis, car rentals, and public buses. The airport is well-connected to major cities and tourist destinations in Sri Lanka, making it convenient for travelers to explore the country.
Overall, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is a well-maintained and traveler-friendly airport, offering a range of amenities and convenient transportation options for visitors to Sri Lanka.
Hotels and places to stay
Airport City Hub Hotel
Green View Hotel
Lespri Grand
Airport Square Villa
Villa Ceylon
Lovely Villa Negombo
Vista Lespri Grand
Sun UP Hotel
The Saffron Country House
Neo Holiday Home
Videos from the area of the airport
Sri Lankan Airlines Landing in Colombo HD Airbus A330
Sri Lankan Airlines UL503 on finals to Colombo, Katunayake International Airport from London LHR. A decent view of the Katunayake Express way still being built Clear skies as we fly over the...
Sri Lankan Airlines Airbus A330 Landing in Colombo, Sri Lanka 4R-ALG
Sri Lankan Airlines UL503 4R-ALG on finals to Katunayake International Airport Sri Lanka. Landing on a murky day in Colombo (Western Sri Lankan). Having said that still a lovely approach crossing...
Emirates Take off at Colombo
Emirates flight EK655 ready to take off at BIA Colombo to Dubai.
MAA-CMB Air India Express Boeing 737-800 landing at Bandaranaike Airport Colombo
MAA-CMB Air India Express Boeing 737-800 landing at Bandaranaike Airport Colombo.
SriLankan Airlines Airbus A330-200 FFS
SriLankan Airlines Full Flight Simulator Airbus A330-200 Sim Industries Grade D/ Level 7 Special Thanks AviationVoice!!
Kuwait Airways A310-308 - Flight from Colombo Bandaranaike (CMB) to Kuwait Int'l (KWI)
Airbus A310-308 / 9K-ALB Kuwait Airways / KU362 Departure: Colombo Bandaranaike (CMB), Sri Lanka (Rwy 04) Arrival: Kuwait International (KWI), Kuwait (Rwy 33L) Date: 12th January 2015 / Seat:...
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Bigger and popular cities in the wider vicinity are these:
- Anuradhapura
- Badulla
- Colombo
- Galle
- Jaffna
- Kandy
- Katunayaka
- Kollam
- Kozhikode
- Kurunegala
- Ratnapura
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Trichur
- Trincomalee
These are some smaller cities that might be interesting. They are all rather close.
- Amandoluwa
- Andiambalam Walpola
- Andiambalama
- Angurukaramulla
- Arambe
- Bolawalana
- Dewamottawa
- Ewariwatta
- Gamangedara
- Goluwapokuna
- Halgastota
- Kadirana North
- Kalahapitiya
- Kalahugoda
- Katiyala
- Katunayaka South
- Katuwapitiya
- Kimbulapitiya
- Kowinna
- Kurana Katunayaka
- Kuswala
- Madawala
- Maduwa
- Mutuwadiya
- Pallewewa
- Pillawatta
- Tempola
- Unnaruwa
- Walanegoda
- Wettewa