Sleeping inside or in nearby hotels (CMB)

Overnight layover guide. Sleeping facilities in the public zone or boarding area

Please note that some published services and schedules may be subject to change. If the idea is to spend the night in the public area, consider a plan B in case the stay inside the airport is only allowed for those who are about to board. Spending the night at the airport

Colombo Airport is not among the most comfortable, but it is open 24 hours, so you can stay overnight inside the terminal if you have an early morning flight or if your flight is delayed. Bring a travel pillow and a blanket to make your night more comfortable.

Where to rest: The Departure areas are quieter than the rest of the airport and have more seating, some without armrests, especially near gates 5-8. There are also several VIP lounges within the terminal that remain open overnight. On the second floor of the main terminal, there is a transit hotel if you prefer a better rest. Additionally, there are sleeping pods in the transit area, offering various services to help you relax, such as massages, tea, and Wi-Fi. The airport is also located near a number of hotels, offering a range of accommodation options from budget to luxury. Some of the nearest hotels are listed below.

Baggage: The airport has 24-hour left-luggage services, so you can forget about your bags while you rest.

Eating and drinking: All options inside the airport remain open overnight.

Restrooms: Showers are only available in VIP lounges.

Wi-Fi: Free for 3 hours.

Other services available around the clock: Banks, ATMs, post office, shops, baby changing facilities, medical centre, pharmacy, spa, massage lounge.

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Nearby Hotels

On the second level of the main terminal is the Serenediva Transit Hotel, while in the transit area you will find sleeping pods provided by Traveler's Health Garden. Several accommodation options are also available nearby, including:

Airport City Hotel (1 km/0.6 miles)
Airport Transit Kings Hotel (1 km/0.6 miles)
OYO Kings Hotel (1 km/0.6 miles)
Aghasti Airport Close (1.1 km/0.7 miles)
Good Wood Airport Hotel (1.2 km/0.7 miles)