Your Sri Lanka journey begins.

A family visit or the first stop on an island adventure. Tell us your Colombo dates and where you are heading next, and we will compare flights with the important details explained.

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Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), at Katunayake, is selected.

Before you book

Allow for the journey from Katunayake

Bandaranaike International Airport is at Katunayake, rather than in central Colombo. Compare the flight's arrival time with the journey to your first overnight stop. The airport lists official transport and taxi information; check the current arrangements before relying on a particular onward service.

Give the first and last day room

If you are heading straight to the coast or inland, include that ground journey in your plan. A lower airfare may come with a less convenient arrival time. For the return, leave space between the end of your itinerary and the airline's airport check-in deadline.

Check entry permission for your trip

Sri Lanka's visa and electronic travel authorisation arrangements can change. Use the current FCDO entry page and the official application links it provides for your passport and purpose of visit. For flights with a connection, check transit requirements and baggage arrangements as well.

Questions and answers

Is Colombo airport in the city centre?

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is at Katunayake. Plan a separate journey to your accommodation or next destination, and check the official airport transport information against your flight's local arrival time.

Can I plan a Colombo flight around an island tour?

Share the tour's first and last dates and the location where it starts and ends. We can compare flight options around those plans. Make sure the ground journey to and from CMB fits the itinerary you choose.

Where should I check Sri Lanka visa or ETA rules?

Start with the current FCDO entry-requirements page below and follow its official Sri Lankan government links. Rules depend on your passport and circumstances. Avoid relying on an old article or assuming a previous visit's permission still applies.

How do I get a current flight price?

Send your route, dates, travellers and baggage needs. Our team checks available options and explains the total fare and key conditions before you decide. No payment is needed to request a quote; fares and availability can change until ticketing.

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Last checked: 13 September 2026