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How many airports are there in Colombo?

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There are 4 airports in Colombo. (These include Bandaranaike International, Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.)

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How soon should I arrive at Bandaranaike International before my flight?

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We recommend arriving at least two hours before your flight.

Question 3

Which airport code is Bandaranaike International in Colombo?

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The code for Bandaranaike International is CMB.

Question 4

What airports are close to Bandaranaike International?

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Bandaranaike International is close to Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB (85km), Koggala (140km), Sigiriya (127km), Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB (31km).

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What is the baggage allowance for a route to or from Colombo?

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If you book travel with Kiwi.com, you can set your preferred number of cabin and checked baggage pieces when looking for the most convenient connection to Colombo. Your selected search result will indicate how much baggage you are allowed to bring with you on your journey.

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What is the best time to travel to and from Colombo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip to Colombo, enter a time range within which you want to search into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book within up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

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What flights operate to and from Colombo?

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Traveling to or from Colombo, you can choose between direct, nonstop flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, as well as the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover — want to say hello to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Do a quick round of shopping? — go MultiCity or Nomad and add the places you wish to visit in your search.

Question 8

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and Kuala Lumpur International, Velana International, Tiruchirappalli International, Singapore Changi, Indira Gandhi International, Chhatrapati Shivaji International, Rajiv Gandhi International, Chennai International, Bengaluru International, Sultan Ismail Petra.

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What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. It allows travelers to combine different modes of transport, such as flights, trains, and buses into one single itinerary, often saving them money. Thanks to the largest carrier database in the world, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to easily mix and match different modes of transport.

Airport location	Colombo, Sri Lanka
IATA code	CMB
ICAO code	VCBI
Latitude & longitude	7.18027778, 79.8852778
Time zone	Asia/Colombo

Country	City	Airport	IATA code
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	Kuala Lumpur International	KUL
Maldives	Malé	Velana International	MLE
India	Tiruchirappalli	Tiruchirappalli International	TRZ
Singapore	Singapore	Singapore Changi	SIN
India	New Delhi	Indira Gandhi International	DEL
India	Mumbai	Chhatrapati Shivaji International	BOM
India	Hyderabad	Rajiv Gandhi International	HYD
India	Chennai	Chennai International	MAA
India	Bengaluru	Bengaluru International	BLR
Malaysia	Kota Bharu	Sultan Ismail Petra	KBR

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