CMB
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Colombo · Sri LankaICAO VCBI
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is an airport serving Colombo, Sri Lanka, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 7° 10' 50.7" N, 79° 53' 2.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. With 41 direct destinations served by 26 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Colombo (GMT+5:30).
Destinations
41
Airlines
26
Elevation ft
30/ 9m
Asia/Colombo
GMT+5:30
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Airport Details
IATA Code
CMB
ICAO Code
VCBI
City
Colombo
Country
Sri Lanka
Elevation
30 ft
Local Time
11:01 PM (GMT+5:30)
Coordinates
Latitude:7.1808°
Longitude:79.8841°
Popular Routes from CMB
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLE | Male, Maldives | 483 mi | 1h 25m | short-haul | 198 kg | View |
| AUH | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 2,049 mi | 4h 33m | medium-haul | 514 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 1,710 mi | 3h 54m | medium-haul | 429 kg | View |
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 1,487 mi | 3h 29m | medium-haul | 373 kg | View |
| BOM | Mumbai, India | 945 mi | 2h 27m | medium-haul | 237 kg | View |
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 1,534 mi | 3h 34m | medium-haul | 385 kg | View |
| MAA | Madras, India | 400 mi | 1h 15m | short-haul | 164 kg | View |
| DEL | Delhi, India | 1,482 mi | 3h 28m | medium-haul | 372 kg | View |
| DMM | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 2,382 mi | 5h 11m | medium-haul | 575 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 2,041 mi | 4h 32m | medium-haul | 512 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at CMB
26 active airlines serving Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Air India Limited
AIIndia
AirAsia X
D7Malaysia
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Jet Airways
9WIndia
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Kuwait Airways
KUKuwait
L
MJArgentina
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Maldivian
Q2Maldives
Oman Air
WYOman
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Spicejet
SGIndia
SriLankan Airlines
ULSri Lanka
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigiriya Air Force Base | GIU | Sigiriya | Sri Lanka | 127 km |
| Koggala Airport | KCT | Koggala | Sri Lanka | 140 km |
| Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | HRI | Mattala | Sri Lanka | 169 km |
| Batticaloa Airport | BTC | Batticaloa | Sri Lanka | 206 km |
| China Bay Airport | TRR | Trinciomalee | Sri Lanka | 207 km |
| Trivandrum International Airport | TRV | Trivandrum | India | 357 km |
| Madurai Airport | IXM | Madurai | India | 354 km |
| Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport | TRZ | Tiruchirappalli | India | 417 km |
Other Airports in Sri Lanka
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 7° 10' 50.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 79° 53' 2.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 7.180760
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 79.884102
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Colombo
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5:30
- Current Local Time
- 11:01 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 30 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 9 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?
The IATA code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is CMB, and its ICAO code is VCBI. The airport is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
How many destinations can you fly to from CMB?
There are 41 direct destinations available from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
What airlines fly from CMB?
There are 26 airlines operating from CMB, including Air Arabia, Air India Limited, AirAsia X, Alitalia, American Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport in?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is in the Asia/Colombo timezone (GMT+5:30). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level.
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