Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
(බණ්ඩාරනායක ජාත්යන්තර ගුවන්තොටුපොල)
International Airport
Katunayaka North
"You need to come here 2h in advance at least before the flight."(20 Tips)
"Expect some delay, it's preferred to to be 4 H early to departure"(21 Tips)
"nice foot massage @ foot rubs"(8 Tips)
"Free wi fi in The Coffee Bean, and yummy muffins!"(17 Tips)
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Areef IsmailAugust 8, 2018Lavaza our typical coffee available with some tuna sandwich.UpvoteDownvote
Jen Pollack BiancoMarch 23, 2013Don't pose for pictures with your back turned towards the sacred Buddha statue (it is considered offensive)Upvote42Downvote
Foot Rub is best for the price! Should look into expanding food optionsUpvoteDownvote- Dashan .May 29, 2010This place - Colombo Airport is really picking up getting good place where u can come in early n enjoy gooddies at coffee bean to nice foot massage @ foot rubsUpvote4Downvote
Looking for a cheaper & comfortable Hotel near Airport? Please contact info@uihotels.com or +960-3350090Upvote1Downvote
For free WiFi walk till the gates 6-14 and connect to the open Lotus Lounge networkUpvoteDownvote
Lefuntur | Custom tours and Airport transferMarch 5, 2013Catch a Tuk Tuk taxi or catch the free airport shuttle. Here is how to get to Colombo from the Airport Read more
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Colombo Favourites cmbfav.comJanuary 9, 2014Welcome to Sri Lanka. For the best of Colombo, Shopping, Restaurants , Nightlife etc log on to http://www.cmbfav.comUpvote2Downvote
Sergei PanfilovMay 5, 2016There is a bus to Colombo that costs 50rs. Turn left after exit and after around 150m you'll see bus parkingUpvoteDownvote
The airport is a nice place but some of the security checks involved makes it really difficult for passengers to lug around their luggage. The system needs to be improved.UpvoteDownvote
BrommaboApril 25, 2015Small airport, passport controll and baggage handling is fast. When you leave airport be careful when selecting taxis so you dont get ripped off.Upvote1Downvote
Taha SoomroOctober 30, 2014Free wifi @ executive lounge outside also enjoy always wet runway...UpvoteDownvote
One of those airport I love to chill while I wait for my transit flight :-)!UpvoteDownvote
Arrival or Departure Lounge ticket is 300LKRUpvote1Downvote
Kate BoykoJanuary 28, 2015Make sure you get visa upon arrival and then go to passport control. Btw - you can get it online in advance. Very hot in the airport - it felt like there was no a/c at all.UpvoteDownvote
Nanthan GopalApril 11, 2016Can get recharge travel taxi to drop of to Colombo for 3000RS
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Zex StrikeZNovember 30, 2017Calm and moderate environment. However free internet wifi is very slow 😑UpvoteDownvote
Airport is as basic as they come. As yet untouched by the grubby hands of mcds and starbucks.UpvoteDownvote
Alexander LJanuary 12, 2019Be careful - you are not allowed to bring any liquids through security check on the gate but after it THERE IS NO PLACE TO BUY WATER !UpvoteDownvote
Pruedence PungAugust 29, 2013It's one of the most chaotic airport experiences that i had so far. Info of flights where to check in is not available. Very run down and of course no wifi.UpvoteDownvote
Orchid StacheligMay 20, 2017If you have to recheck baggage - they won't let you do that earlier than 3 hours before your next flight. You'll have to wait in the extremely uncomfortable area with flies and bad wifi.UpvoteDownvote
They have installed few water dispensers which is goodUpvoteDownvote
Better if they have some more shops/canteens outside, not like the one creepy canteen they have now... :D...Upvote4Downvote
Carry local currency for anything to shop even for this wifi hotspot. Bit ridiculous and inconvenient that they neither accept card or other currency, no ATM, no exchange in airport. So be prepared.Upvote1Downvote
taufiq HashimNovember 27, 2013Very tight security around here.seem like we all are terrorist..hahaa...anyway simple airport but nice place..UpvoteDownvote- One of those airport for transit and to kill the time for the next flight !UpvoteDownvote
Use http://1.1.1.1 for connecting free wifi. Auto redirect doesn't works here.UpvoteDownvote
David F.March 26, 2016Unbelievable expensive airport,do not buy anything here. All items only in US dollars for nonsense rates.Upvote1Downvote
Mike StinchcombMay 3, 2014Don't eat the breakfast...unless you like having your ass lit on fire!!!UpvoteDownvote
Chaotic badly designed slightly primitiveUpvote2Downvote
Q8Slayer99 Q8February 27, 2014Please check Ur weight at the counter , these Guys will charge u if u don't pay attentionUpvoteDownvote
Eugene BogatyriovFebruary 28, 201310% discount in duty free shops for holders of any frequent flyer cardUpvote5Downvote
Kasun GajasingheAugust 10, 2012Do online check-in before coming in. It's far easier and has shorter queues.Upvote3Downvote
Daniel CDecember 28, 2016Terrible airport , don't arrive too early as there is nothing to do. Eat before you go in as everything turns to USD after customs and priced to match! :(Upvote1Downvote
Su LeeFebruary 10, 2014Why are the official mobile telecom desks all located in the departures hall?!!!UpvoteDownvote
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