Gangaramaya Temple
A busy Buddhist temple complex mixing Sri Lankan, Thai, Chinese and Indian architectural styles.
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Colombo: airports, things to do and where to stay
Colombo, Sri Lanka's commercial capital, mixes colonial buildings with Buddhist and Hindu temples.
Colombo airports
From the airport to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Bandaranaike International Airport airport is about 28 km from central Colombo.
Bus
Public and airport buses, plus an expressway coach, connect with Colombo, about 30 km away.
Taxi
Taxis and ride-hailing apps wait outside the terminal for the ride into the city.
From the airport to central Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport airport is about 12 km from central Colombo.
Taxi
Taxis and ride-hailing apps wait outside the terminal; agree the fare or confirm the meter before setting off.
Colombo
Things to do in Colombo
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Colombo?
Colombo is served by Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML).
How far is the airport from central Colombo?
Bandaranaike International Airport airport is about 28 km from central Colombo.
How do I get from the airport to central Colombo?
From Bandaranaike International Airport airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Colombo?
Highlights of Colombo include Gangaramaya Temple.
Photo credits
- Gangaramaya Temple: Pierre André Leclercq, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons