Bandaranaike International Airport BIA (airport code CMB) which is situated in Katunayake, is the main International Airport in Sri Lanaka and is located 30 kilometers north of the island capital city of Colombo. Click here for more information.
| Getting to the city: | Most hotels and tour operators offer transport from the airport; if possible confirm in advance. Buses and taxis are available. Also there is a train station close to the airport, but visitors are advised to arrange their own transportation. |
| Arrival and Departure Terminals: | Entry to the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, is not restricted anymore to visitors. There are several shops in the transit and departure lounge of the Bandaranaike International Airport which sell gems, ceramics, handicrafts, batiks, cut- flowers, books and picture postcards of Sri Lanka. |
| Time | GMT + 5 & ½ |
| Restaurants | 24 hour service restaurants inside the terminals |
| Banks | Banks are located in the arrivals and departure lobbies which give 24 hour service |
| Mobile Phone Rental | A mobile phone (GSM) rental booth is located at the arrival terminal at the public concourse. You can easily rent out a post paid mobile connection for your use in Sri Lanka. Top up cards are readily available in major towns. Advanced mobile technology such as 4G and GPRS service is available in the country. |
| Post Office | Located at the arrival porch and transit lounge |
| Left luggage counter | Located at the outer porch of the arrival terminal 24 hour service. |
| 24 hour Hotline | +94 (0) 11 2252861 |
