Colombo airport (CMB)

Bandaranaike International Airport, also known as Katunayake Airport and opened on 2 July 1967, serves the city of Colombo and is the most important in Sri Lanka. In addition to domestic flights, it operates international routes to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Official Website: airport.lk - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - X

Number of Terminals – 2 – Terminal 1 (international flights) and Terminal 3 (domestic flights). Open 24 hours a day and located next to each other.

Annual passenger traffic: 8.8 million passengers passed through it in 2024.

Tel: +94 11 226 4444

Information counters on the Arrivals and Departures levels. In the Arrivals Hall, there is also a 24-hour tourism office (Tel +94 112 252 861).

 Location

The airport is located in the suburb of Negombo, 32.5 km (20 miles) north of the city of Colombo.

Car rental agencies

At the airport, you can hire a car from the following companies:

1. Casons (Tel +94 11 4 377 366 / 777 312 500)
2. Europcar (Tel +94 763 780 729 – 24 hours)
3. Green Motion (Tel +94 763 880 729 / 777 899 877 – 24 hours)
4. Kings Rent-A-Car (Tel +94 777 557 424 / 426 – Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm)
5. Malkey Rent A Car (Tel +94 11 236 5365)
6. Sixt (Tel +94 112 870 870 – 24 hours)

Parking services at Colombo airport (CMB)

There are three outdoor parking areas available on the premises. Prices

Terminal Car Park – Located in front of the main building.
Naikanda Remote Car Park & BOI Car Park – Located about 300 metres from the terminal and offer lower rates. Designated spaces for two-wheeled vehicles.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

There are lifts, adapted toilets, and wheelchairs available upon request. Passengers requiring additional assistance should inform their airline about their needs in advance.