Route Network
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport connects 45 destinations worldwide, with Dubai standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to London, and the shortest flight is to Tiruchirappally.
Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport is served by 28 airlines, with SriLankan Airlines in the lead at 45% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 58% of routes. 20 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 27 airlines operate international routes, compared with zero airlines serving domestic routes. SriLankan Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to London with a flight time of 11 hrs 20 mins.
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport provides direct service to 25 countries across four continents. The route network is 0% domestic and 100% international. India is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #378 - Total destinations
- #1,053 - Domestic destinations
- #166 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #277 - Total flights
- #1,039 - Domestic flights
- #114 - International flights
- #185 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #160 - Total distance flown
- #30 - Distance per flight
- #83 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,093 ft 3,381 m 11,093 ft · 3,381 m | 154 ft 47 m 154 ft · 47 m | Asphalt | |
| 11,093 ft 3,381 m 11,093 ft · 3,381 m | 154 ft 47 m 154 ft · 47 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
3 aircraft cannot operate at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 11,093 ft (3,381 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.
| Aircraft | Takeoff | Landing |
|---|---|---|
| Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde | 11,250 ft 3,429 m 11,250 ft · 3,429 m | 7,218 ft 2,200 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m |
| Antonov An-225 Mriya | 11,483 ft 3,500 m 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 | 11,499 ft 3,505 m 11,499 ft · 3,505 m | 5,909 ft 1,801 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m |