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CMBColombo·Bandaranaike International·Colombo, Sri Lanka
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum1 hour
Quick Stats
Concourses
2
Terminal 1 (Main International Terminal), Terminal 2 (New Terminal)
Max Transit
20m
via walking
Avg. Security
20m
Primary Hub
SriLankan Airlines
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
45min
International → Domestic
45min
International → International
60min
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Getting Between Concourses
Most connecting passengers stay within Terminal 1, walking between gates after a security re-screening point near the transit desk. Terminal 2, opened to relieve congestion, is a separate building reached by a shuttle bus or a longer outdoor walk, and passengers connecting between the two terminals should allow extra time as it is not directly linked airside.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Single-hub SriLankan Airlines operation
Overnight departure bank causes predictable rush
Two-terminal layout adds complexity for some connections
Compact size keeps most transfers simple
Airlines at CMB
SriLankan Airlines
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at CMB?

Still short of minimum connecting times and leaves no buffer for peak-hour security queues. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at CMB?

Meets the domestic-linked MCTs but is the bare minimum, risky during the midnight-to-4am crunch. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at CMB?

Meets the standard international-international MCT and should be sufficient in normal conditions. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at CMB?

Comfortable buffer even with a shuttle transfer to Terminal 2 or moderate security delays. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at CMB?

Ample time for any terminal combination, including peak-hour congestion. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at CMB?

Well beyond any realistic requirement at this compact airport. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at CMB?

Excess time allowing for a relaxed transfer with time to spare in the limited terminal amenities. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at CMB?

More than enough even accounting for the busiest overnight periods. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at CMB?

Long layover; consider it more of a wait than a tight connection, with little to do beyond basic facilities. See full 4 hr guide →

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