Cheap Flights to Colombo

About Colombo

Colombo is the rapidly emerging capital, and largest city of the Island of Sri Lanka. It is a vibrant and colourful city of about 6 million inhabitants. The financial and commercial capital of the nation is located on the west coast of the Island. The city is a mixture of both old and contemporary culture and full of architecture. There are many things to explore in and around Colombo such as temples, religious museums, natural parks, iconic monuments and stunning beaches.

Tourist Attractions in Colombo

The capital city of Sri Lanka possesses wide range of famous sites, stunning beaches and religious temples. Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara is the popular Buddhist temple which is famous for the carving of a reclining Buddha. The National Museum, Natural History Museum, Dutch Period Museum, Traditional Puppet Art Museum and Geoffrey Bawa House are the well-liked museums with impressive colonial buildings. The Sapumal Foundation and Lionel Wendt Memorial Art Centre are the historical galleries that are not to be missed. The fun things to visit within the city are Galle Face Green Promenade, Colombo Zoological Gardens, Casa Serena Art Gallery and Turtle Conservation Villa. The city has interesting shopping choices at its bazaars and high end shopping malls. Colombo is famous for gems, clothing, tea and handicrafts. Have your first shopping stop at Colombo’s largest and chaotic market - Pettah, which is located at the centre of the city. Paradise Road, Odel, Barefoot, and House of Fashion are also the best shopping destinations in Colombo. For high end shopping rush to Crescat Boulevard and Majestic City. All most all the shopping destinations are attaché with delicious cafes and restaurants. Local cuisines are very popular and will be available at low price. Majority of food varieties are influenced by south Indian style of cooking, rice and curry will comes as main course.

Transportation in the Colombo

There are many means of transportation to get around the city, three wheelers and rental bikes are the best options. If you want to travel outside the city then it is necessary to hire a car with a driver or travel by bus /train or taxi. Local buses are very frequent and have routes to key areas of the city. Train journey is comfortable to bus, if you consider travelling long distances. Comparatively the fares are cheaper than other means of transportation, they are not so very frequent and it is difficult to get tickets.

Weather in Colombo

Colombo experiences hot and humid climate throughout the year. The temperature typically varies from 23°C to 32°C and is rarely below 21°C or above 34°C. During monsoon heavy storms are common, mostly during May to August. Summer starts from February to April and winter starts from November to January. February through April is the best season to visit Colombo.

Colombo Airport Information

About Colombo Airport

Bandaranaike International Airport (IATA: CMB, ICAO: VCBI) is located at Negombo for about 35 kilometres north of Colombo. It is the major international airport serving the island of Sri Lanka. The city airport is served by large number of airlines to domestic and international destinations and has nonstop flights to nearly 50 cities. It is the primary hub for Sri Lankan Airlines. There are three passenger terminals and one cargo terminal. All the arrivals and departures of international flights will be handled by terminal 1. Terminal 2 is not yet opened, planning to open for the passengers in 2016. Terminal 3 will handle all the operations of domestic flights. The entire terminals are fully equipped with modern facilities for a comfortable stay time in the airport. The airport serves the passengers with many airlines namely few are SriLankan Airlines, Mahan Air, Sri Lankan Airlines (operated by Cinnamon Air), Sri Lankan Airlines (operated by Mihin Lanka), Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways.

Hotels near Colombo Airport

There are many best rated hotels near the Bandaranaike International Airport namely Airport City Hotel Katunayaka, Airport City Hub Hotel, Hotel Thilon, Sun Up Hotel, Euro Star Hotel, Hostel First, Sri Airport Residence, Norfolk Airport Villa, Lagoon Waves, Green View Hotel, VIlla Daisy, Achintha Villa, Empyrean Hotel, Ranviru Guest House, KaZZava Airport Transit Villa, House Of Esanya, Resort Nugabay Lagoon, Cockpit Airport Reach Hotel, Amagi Lagoon Resort & Spa and Palms Villa.

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Colombo Airport Address

Bandaranaike International Airport
Canada Friendship Rd
Katunayake 11450
Sri Lanka-Ph:+94 11 2 252861