Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is a large airport serving Colombo, Sri Lanka. Its IATA code is CMB and its ICAO code is VCBI. The airport lies at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 10,991 ft (3,350 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Colombo time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CMB
- ICAO code
- VCBI
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 30 ft (9 m)
- Coordinates
- 7.1808, 79.8841
- Time zone
- Asia/Colombo
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 10,991 ft · 3,350 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RML Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 40 km · 25 mi |
| KCT Koggala Airport | Galle, Sri Lanka | 141 km · 88 mi |
| HRI Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | Mattala, Sri Lanka | 169 km · 105 mi |
| BTC Batticaloa International Airport | Batticaloa, Sri Lanka | 206 km · 128 mi |
| TRR China Bay Airport | Trincomalee, Sri Lanka | 208 km · 129 mi |
| TCR Tuticorin Airport | Vagaikulam, India | 267 km · 166 mi |
| JAF Jaffna International Airport | Jaffna, Sri Lanka | 291 km · 181 mi |
| IXM Madurai Airport | Madurai, India | 355 km · 221 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CMB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 2,395 | 1,488 | 1,293 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 2,750 | 1,709 | 1,485 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,287 | 2,043 | 1,775 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,164 | 3,209 | 2,789 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,296 | 3,912 | 3,400 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,688 | 4,156 | 3,611 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,836 | 4,248 | 3,691 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,067 | 5,013 | 4,356 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,483 | 5,271 | 4,580 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,715 | 5,415 | 4,706 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,763 | 5,445 | 4,731 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,023 | 8,713 | 7,572 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,054 | 8,733 | 7,589 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,053 | 9,353 | 8,128 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,184 | 9,435 | 8,199 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 17,053 | 10,596 | 9,208 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | COLOMBO APP | 120.900 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.200 |
| GND | COLOMBO GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | COLOMBO TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?
The IATA code of Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is CMB and its ICAO code is VCBI.
Where is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport located?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka, at 7.1808, 79.8841.
What time zone is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport in?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Colombo. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 10,991 ft (3,350 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), about 40 km (25 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.