Colombo Airport
Recent Review
I was a bit worried when I read older reports here but was pleasently surprised that I could spend quite a good night here.
First of all you must head for the (cushioned) chairs without armrests. The only ones I found are on the groundfloor of the departure hall at the extreme left of the building when entering, next to a small 'Food City'-supermarket (24 hrs. open, nice and cheap). There are 2 power outlets, toilets are close, rather clean but usually quite crowded.
2 restaurants (24 hrs.) accessible only by elevator, the first one, rather canteen-like is at level M right after exiting the lift. The 2nd one is on level 1 but you have to walk through the entire building to access it, nicer atmosphere there, with rice&curry equally priced (200RS) as in the canteen.
As for sleeping: the announcements are somewhat noisy (never forget your earplugs and eyemask with airports) but not very frequent at night. Security is around but didn't bother me or other sleepers like me.
Overall, it is an option if you have an early morning flight but you should have experienced it before - so far KLIA (Kuala Lumpur) was my best experience, btw. I was well rested and pitied my fellow passengers who were trying to get some sleep on the plane after probably getting up at 3am or so to do the 1 hour busride from Colombo whereas I could sleep till 5h30 :)
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Colombo Airport Guide
Airport Lounges
- Executive Lounge - US$ 10 for a 3 hour stay
- Lotus First Class Lounge - Departures Terminal, airside (for first class passengers)
- Araliya Lounge - for business class passengers
Airport WiFi / Internet
Internet kiosks are available at the Colombo Airport for a fee.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the Colombo Airport does not appeal to you, there are hotels near the airport:
- Jetwing Beach Hotel
- TAJ Airport Garden Hotel
- Ramada Katunayake - airport shuttle is available (for a fee)
More Services, Facilities & Things to Do at the Airport
- Food / Dining
Information not available - ATMs / Cash Machines
Cash machines are available in the arrivals and departures halls. - Showers
Not available - Luggage Storage / Lockers
Information not available - Duty Free
The Duty free stores at the Colombo Airport may make you feel you are at a Sears home furnishings depot rather than an airport. There are over a dozen duty free stores selling TVs, washers and dryers, fridges, stoves and home theatres. Hours: open 24 hours.
Airport Hours
open 24 hours
Airport Transportation: Getting There
Taxis, train, bus and airport shuttles are available to/from the airport. While buses and taxis are available, travellers are advised to pre-book their transportation through other means.
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Last Updated: 10 Mar 2011 | Sources: Colombo
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