Gangaramaya Temple
A busy Buddhist temple complex mixing Sri Lankan, Thai, Chinese and Indian architectural styles.
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Airport · Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Airport CMB
28 km from central Colombo. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 28 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- CMB · VCBI
About the airport
Bandaranaike International Airport, north of Colombo, is Sri Lanka’s main gateway.
Terminals
It has Terminal 1, which handles domestic and international flights, with shops, dining and lounges.
Services
It has cafés, shops, lounges and traveller information. Public and airport buses, plus an expressway coach, connect with Colombo, about 30 km away. Taxis and ride-hailing apps wait outside the terminal.
Getting to the city
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.
Airport map
Terminal 1
The main terminal for domestic and international flights, with shops, dining and lounges.
Colombo
Things to do in Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka's commercial capital, mixes colonial buildings with Buddhist and Hindu temples.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How many terminals does Bandaranaike International Airport airport have?
Bandaranaike International Airport has one terminal: Terminal 1.
Landing in Colombo?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Departure terminal: Николай Максимович, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gangaramaya Temple: Pierre André Leclercq, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons