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Airport Guide · Asia
Sri Lanka's main international airport and SriLankan Airlines' primary hub, the principal gateway to the island nation.
IATA Code
CMB
ICAO Code
VCBI
City
Colombo
Country
Sri Lanka
Region
Asia
Time Zone
Asia/Colombo
Terminals
1
Annual Passengers
~9M
These carriers operate significant scheduled service from Bandaranaike International Airport. Many smaller regional and international airlines also serve the airport.
Bandaranaike International Airport (IATA: CMB, ICAO: VCBI) is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The airport sits at coordinates 7.1808°, 79.8842° and operates in the Asia/Colombo time zone.
The IATA code for Bandaranaike International Airport is CMB. The ICAO code is VCBI. These are the codes used on tickets, baggage tags, and air traffic control communications.
Bandaranaike International Airport has 1 passenger terminal. Always check your boarding pass for the correct terminal — terminal assignments can change.
Major carriers at Bandaranaike International Airport include UL, 9W. Many smaller regional and international carriers also serve the airport.
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3,911 mi · 8h 22m · int'l
Bandaranaike International Airport operates in the Asia/Colombo time zone. Always verify departure times against the airport's local time, especially when connecting from a different region.
Bandaranaike International Airport handles approximately 9 million passengers per year, making it one of the busier airports in Asia. Plan extra time for security, especially during peak hours.
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~76M passengers/year · 2 terminals