Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is popularly known as Colombo International Airport all over the world. It is the main international airport of the country of island Sri Lanka. Named after the country’s Prime Minister S.W.R.D Bandaranaike, this exquisite facility is nestled in the heart of the capital city, Colombo.
Bandaranaike Colombo Airport is home to Sri Lankan Airlines and domestic carrier Cinnamon Air. More than 10 million passengers from all over the world land at this facility every year from 37 airlines serving this airport.
General Information about Bandaranaike Airport
The following table is an overview of Bandaranaike Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Bandaranaike International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public / Military |
| Owner | Government of Sri Lanka |
| Operator | AASL |
| Built In (Year) | 1967 |
| Serves | Colombo |
| Hub for | Cinnamon Air, Simplifly, SriLankan Airlines, Fits Air |
| Bandaranaike Airport Code | CMB |
| Bandaranaike Airport Terminals | Terminal 1, 2, and Terminal 3 |
| Bandaranaike International Airport Runway | 1 |
| Bandaranaike International Airport Coordinates | 07°10′52″N 79°53′01″E |
| Bandaranaike Airport Address | Katunayake, Sri Lanka |
| Official Website | https://www.airport.lk |
| Official Phone Number | 94 112 264 444 |
| Elevation | 26 ft / 8 m |
Bandaranaike Airport Code
Bandaranaike Airport code is CMB. This three-letter IATA code is based on the alternate name of the airport Colombo International Airport. Located at a height of 8 meters above sea level, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is home to Cinnamon Air, Millennium Airlines, and Srilankan Airlines.
| IATA CODE | CMB |
| ICAO CODE | VCBI |
| FAA CODE | — |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 711 |
| COUNTRY CODE | LKA |
| ZIP CODE | Katunayake 11450 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | CMB |
Bandaranaike Airport Map
The Bandaranaike Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Bandaranaike Airport Terminal
It has three terminals: Terminal 1, 2, and Terminal 3. Terminal 1 is an international terminal with 12 gates while Terminal 3 serves domestic airlines.
Bandaranaike Airport Runways
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) features one runway:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 04-22 | 10,991 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest Airports to Bandaranaike International Airport
Some of the closest airports to CMB Airport are:
- Kelaniya Airport – 21 km
- Diyawanna Oya Airport – 30 km
- Colombo Ratmalana Airport – 39 km
- Katugastota Airport – 60 km
- Bentota River Airport – 77 km
Airlines Operating from Bandaranaike Airport
The following airlines operate from Bandaranaike International Airport:
- Air Arabia
- Air India
- China Eastern Airlines
- Cinnamon Air
- Emirates
- Etihad Airways
- flydubai
