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CMB Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is an airport serving Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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About CMB Airport

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is Sri Lanka’s main international gateway located north of Colombo, serving both full-service and regional carriers with a mix of passenger and cargo operations. The airport has multiple terminals handling international and domestic traffic and is a hub for SriLankan Airlines, while numerous international airlines operate routes to the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe. Travelers can check the online flight board for real-time arrivals and departures, find ground transport, immigration and baggage information, and useful tips for layovers or onward connections.

Where flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 28 destinations from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport; another 16 are served only on certain days of the week. Most destinations are reachable on Tuesday (39); fewest on Wednesday (32).

DestinationDeparture daysDeparts
Paris (CDG)ULWed, Fri, Sun01:40 / 03:25
Guangzhou (CAN)ULMon, Tue, Thu, Sat14:00 / 17:35
Coimbatore (CJB)ULTue, Thu, Fri, Sun13:30
Karachi (KHI)ULMon, Tue, Thu, Sat02:50 / 13:50
Kunming (KMG)MUMon, Tue, Thu, Sat22:10
Kathmandu (KTM)ULMon, Wed, Thu, Sun08:20 / 08:45
Lahore (LHE)ULMon, Tue, Thu, Sun07:25 / 13:50
Tokyo (NRT)ULMon, Wed, Fri, Sat19:50
Sydney (SYD)ULTue, Fri, Sat, Sun00:05
Trivandrum (TRV)ULMon, Tue, Thu, Fri08:10
Ahmedabad (AMD)8DTue, Fri, Sun06:30 / 23:25
Chongqing (CKG)OQTue, Thu, Sat22:15
Frankfurt (FRA)ULWed, Fri, Sun00:05
Gan Island (GAN)ULTue, Thu, Sat12:15
Seoul (ICN)ULTue, Sun19:50
Mahe (SEZ)HMMon, Fri05:10

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

How do I get to and from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?

Bandaranaike International Airport is reached by road from Colombo and surrounding areas via taxis, app-based ride-hailing services, private cars and hotel transfers. Some travellers use scheduled airport shuttles or coach services from the city. Car rental desks are available at or near the terminal for onward travel. Allow extra time for traffic on the main approaches, especially during peak hours and public holidays.

How do the terminals work at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?

The airport has a single main passenger terminal handling both international arrivals and departures; check-in desks are arranged by airline and flight. Arrival and departure flows are separated, with immigration and baggage reclaim for international passengers on arrival. Transfers for connecting flights follow airline or transfer desk instructions; domestic services, when operating, may use separate counters or partner arrangements within the terminal area.

Tips for flying from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Arrive in good time for international flights to allow for check-in, security and immigration formalities. Keep travel documents and visas ready for inspection and follow local rules for liquids and duty-free allowances. Be prepared for varying queues during peak tourist seasons and national holidays. If you have specific accessibility or assistance needs, notify your airline in advance to ensure smooth processing at the airport.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is CMB.

The ICAO code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is VCBI.

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The local time zone at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is Asia/Colombo (GMT+5:30).

About 140 scheduled departures were counted at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Based on the current departures board at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), scheduled flights are operated by SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Air Arabia, and FITS Aviation.

As of the carrier timetable for July 27, 2026, daily flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport serve 28 destinations. Another 16 are available only on selected days — for example Paris on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, Guangzhou on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and Coimbatore on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Destinations on the current departures board at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) include Kuala Lumpur, Male, Bangkok, Doha, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

CMB Airport
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Colombo, Sri Lanka · GMT+5:30

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