Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (IATA: CMB, ICAO: VCBI) serves Colombo, Sri Lanka. The airport sits at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m) and keeps local time in the Asia/Colombo time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Use the arrivals and departures pages to check today's flights at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic near Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
Every tracked flight due to land at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | VCBI |
|---|---|
| IATA | CMB |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Colombo |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Continent | Asia |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.1808, 79.8841 |
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Key facts about Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is located at 7.1808, 79.8841, at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. The airport keeps Asia/Colombo time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Getting to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport lies about 28 km (17 mi) from central Colombo, measured in a straight line. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport flight status
How do I check Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport departures today?
Today's outbound flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport are on the live departures page, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes CMB and VCBI mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. CMB is the IATA code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. VCBI is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport in?
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport runs on Asia/Colombo time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.