Geographical Information

SriLankan Ground Handling currently is the only ground handler at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is strategically located making it ideal for refuelling en-route to south East Asia and Australia coming from the pacific region and vice-versa.

Airport Services

Restaurants
At Bandaranaike International Airport, you will find a wide selection of dining establishments offering local and international mouth watering cuisine and dining concepts to suit every taste.

Money Changers
Leading banks operate in the arrival lobby providing currency exchange and re-exchange facilities.

Shopping
Bandaranaike International Airport has a wide range of shops offering luxury goods to souvenirs and daily necessities.

Transit Hotel
'Serenediva', the transit hotel which is managed and run by SriLankan Catering is located on the 2nd level above the main pier of the arrival/departure area at the Bandaranaike International Airport in close proximity to the immigration counters, duty free shops, cafes and many of the lounges of the airport.

Lounges
The Serendib Lounge, the only Lounge in the airport which consists of an in-house Spa facility is operated by SriLankan Airlines. It is fully equipped with state of the art equipment and offers a wide range of facilities to business clientele.

Communication Facilities
Telephone booths, both coin operated and phone card operated, are located in the arrival, departure and transit areas. Telephone facilities are provided at the arrival and exit areas for incoming passengers. A communications counter is located in the transit lounge with International Direct Dialling and Fax facilities.

Medical Facilities
A first-aid centre staffed with qualified nurses is located in the Arrival Immigration area. Doctors are on call from a nearby hospital to provide preliminary medical care. An ambulance is on standby in the event of a passenger needing further medical attention.

Airport Contact Information
Nightstop (CPS) and Stopover Facilities - Tel: +94 197 33 2407
Ticket Office - Through the Call Centre, Tel: +94 77777 1979
Taxi Service (situated in the arrival hall inner lobby) - Tel: +94 112 25 2861 Ext: 3097
'Serenediva' Colombo Transit Hotel - Tel: +94 112 26 5899

Passenger Service Unit counter (PSU) - Tel: +94 197 33 2382

On request we provide assistance to wheel chair and stretcher passengers, unaccompanied minors and passengers travelling for medical reasons. These requests must be made at the time of booking. Please contact Tel: +94 197 33 2382 for further information.

Colombo Hub