CMB — Bandaranaike International Airport

CMB is the IATA airport code for Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka. Local time zone: Asia/Colombo. Below: where it is and how to get into town.

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CMB is the IATA airport code for Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where CMB is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.

CMB airport at a glance
Fact	Detail
IATA code	CMB
Airport	Bandaranaike International Airport
Country	Sri Lanka
Coordinates	7.1741° N, 79.8865° E
Timezone	Asia/Colombo

Bandaranaike International Airport is served by CMB in Sri Lanka.

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CMB airport code — common questions

What airport has the code CMB?

CMB is the IATA code for Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka. You'll see CMB on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.

Where is CMB airport located?

CMB serves Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka, at approximately 7.1741° N, 79.8865° E.

How do I get from CMB into the city?

Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Bandaranaike International Airport on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.

What timezone is CMB in?

CMB operates on the Asia/Colombo timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.