Airport Code

CMB

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

ICAO: VCBI

About Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport Airport

With IATA code CMB and ICAO code VCBI, Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is a vital air transport facility in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Travelers heading to Colombo and surrounding destinations rely on this airport year-round.

Passengers should note this airport runs on Asia/Colombo time. It sits at latitude 7.1808 and longitude 79.8841. If you need alternatives, the closest airports are RML (Colombo, 39.9 km), GIU (Sigiriya, 126.9 km), ACJ (Anuradhapura, 138.3 km), KCT (Koggala, 140.5 km), HIM (Polonnaruwa Town, 154.8 km).

Planning a trip through CMB? Here you will find live weather data, time zone comparisons, a distance calculator, and links to real-time flight information — everything you need in one place.

Local Time

Asia/Colombo

Location

Colombo

Sri Lanka

Coordinates

7.1808, 79.8841

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Frequently Asked Questions — CMB

What city is CMB airport in?

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

What is the ICAO code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?

The ICAO code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is VCBI. This code is used by air traffic control and airline operations worldwide.

Where is CMB located?

CMB is located at latitude 7.180759906768799 and longitude 79.88410186767578 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

What timezone is CMB airport in?

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport operates in the Asia/Colombo timezone.

What does the airport code CMB stand for?

The IATA code CMB is the three-letter identifier assigned to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport by the International Air Transport Association. You will find this code on your boarding pass, luggage tags, and flight booking systems.

What is the difference between CMB and VCBI?

CMB is the IATA code (3 letters, used on tickets and baggage) and VCBI is the ICAO code (4 letters, used by pilots and air traffic control) for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.

What is the weather like at CMB airport?

You can check the current weather conditions at CMB airport at the top of this page. We provide real-time temperature data powered by Open-Meteo.

What airports are near CMB?

The closest airports to CMB are: RML (Colombo, 39.9 km), GIU (Sigiriya, 126.9 km), ACJ (Anuradhapura, 138.3 km), KCT (Koggala, 140.5 km), HIM (Polonnaruwa Town, 154.8 km).