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Colombo
Sri Lanka · CMB
Sri Lanka's harbour capital, curry and colonial arcades.
About
Colombo is Sri Lanka's executive and judicial capital, as well as the country's most populous city. It is also the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is located on the west coast of the island. It is also the administrative capital of the Western Province and the district capital of Colombo District.
Source: Wikipedia — Colombo (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- dining · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan87°F13d wet
- Feb89°F11d wet
- Mar88°F19d wet
- Apr88°F24d wet
- May86°F30d wet
- Jun84°F29d wet
- Jul84°F28d wet
- Aug83°F29d wet
- Sep83°F28d wet
- Oct83°F28d wet
- Nov84°F25d wet
- Dec85°F18d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Sri Lanka Holiday with Private DriverFrom $25 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Colombo Airport to Colombo Hotel One Way Drop By MYSL TravelFrom $47 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
sri lanka Holiday Round tour 13-Days with driver, vehicle and H/B accommodationsFrom $833 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Safari with Sheran Udawalawe National ParkFrom $25 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
AirPort CMB to Colombo Private Taxi 247 Lowest Price Mini Bus, Car, VanFrom $21 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
7 Day Best of Sri lankaFrom $600 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), about 17 mi away.
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