Airports
AirportsAirports in Sri Lanka
9 airports — codes, cities and transfers
Sri Lanka has 9 airports, the main one being CMB. They serve Galoya, Colombo, Batticaloa, Trinciomalee among others. For each: its IATA code, the city it serves, and how to reach the centre.
Airport to city
Train & bus · No rail to the airport (CMB) — it's near Negombo, about 35 km from Colombo. An express bus to Colombo, or a taxi.
Taxi & apps · PickMe and Uber (legal, cheap) are the easy way. A rank taxi with a price agreed first. Round up; ~10%.
Full list
Every airport in Sri Lanka
CodeAirportCityTransfer
From the airport, without hunting for a taxi
Transfers & car rental in Sri Lanka
A pre-booked transfer waits for you by name; a hire car is collected at the terminal. Both are cheaper booked ahead than at the desk.
Book your airport transfer in Sri Lanka ahead, no terminal surprises.
Q&A
Answers to your questions
How many airports does Sri Lanka have?
9 airports with an IATA code. The main one is CMB. Some are international, some domestic-only.
What is the main airport of Sri Lanka?
CMB handles most international traffic. From there you can reach the centre or pre-book a transfer.
How do I get from the airport into town in Sri Lanka?
No rail to the airport (CMB) — it's near Negombo, about 35 km from Colombo. An express bus to Colombo, or a taxi.
Can I use a taxi or ride app from the airport in Sri Lanka?
PickMe and Uber (legal, cheap) are the easy way. A rank taxi with a price agreed first.