Bandaranaike International Airport - CMB-Bandaranaike Intl
Bandaranaike International Airport is one of the major international airports in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The airport is locally known as Colombo International Airport as well as Katunayake Airport. The airport’s name was a tribute to its former Prime Minister Bandaranaike. Situated 20 miles from Colombo, the county’s capital, it is currently under the management of the Airport and Aviation Services of the country. A nearby airport located near CMB-Bandaranaike Intl is the Ratmalana Airport. This airport mainly services domestic flights from the region.
Best Time to Visit
There are three terminals at the airport - Terminal 1,2 and 3. Terminal 1 is the largest and the oldest terminal in CMB Airport. The terminal features 12 gates mainly used for arrival and departure of international flights. Terminal 2 is not yet opened but will feature 8 gates. Terminal three is where domestic flights are serviced. The airport has a current capacity of 10.79 million passengers annually. Planning to explore nearby regions? Head to Colombo, the country's capital and the nearest city located near the Bandaranaike International Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Bandaranaike International Airport hotels you can book a room at during a layover or as you enjoy and explore the region include the Full Moon Garden Hotel located just 1.76 miles away and Hotel First Colombo Airport, which is located to about 1.41 miles away from the airport. Shuttle services from and to the airport can be requested from the hotel.
On this page it is easy to search for Colombo, Sri Lanka airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the CMB airport. Most of these CMB hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Colombo, Sri Lanka motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the CMB airport are Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Australian High Commission, and Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple.
