Travel guide
Arriving at Colombo Airport (CMB)
Meet-and-greet, timing and onward transfers.
Quick answer
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is about 35 km north of Colombo, near Negombo. A pre-booked private transfer is the simplest arrival: your driver meets you in arrivals with a name board and takes you door to door, day or night.
First night
Many travelers spend their first night in Negombo, minutes from the airport, then start the tour fresh.
Onward transfers
From CMB we run private transfers to Colombo, Kandy, Sigiriya, Ella, Galle and beyond.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from Colombo?
Around 35 km, roughly 45 minutes by expressway. Negombo is only 15 minutes away.