Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka Currency: LKR LK₨ Sri Lankan Rupee
ATMs in Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB) Locations & Hours
Here’s a complete list of ATMs located inside Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB), plus additional ATMs and banks near Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB) for convenient cash withdrawals before or after your flight.
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) — Arrival Lobby ATM — Shop No 18-D
- Location: Arrival Lobby (inside the CMB arrivals area)
- Hours: 24 hours
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) — Arrival Walkway ATM — Shop No 18-D
- Location: Arrival Walkway (between arrivals processing flow and the public arrivals zone)
- Hours: 24 hours
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) — Arrival Outer Porch ATM — Shop No 18-D
- Location: Arrival Outer Porch area (the landside frontage immediately outside/at the edge of arrivals)
- Hours: 24 hours
Commercial Bank — Departure Public Concourse ATM — Shop No 10
- Location: Departure Public Concourse (landside departures area before security)
- Hours: 24 hours
Commercial Bank — Departure Walkway ATM — Shop No 10
- Location: Departure Walkway (the main departures passage toward check-in/security flow)
- Hours: 24 hours
Hatton National Bank (HNB) — Departure Public Concourse ATM — Shop No 11
- Location: Departure Public Concourse (landside departures; look for HNB branding near the bank/money exchange zone)
- Hours: 24 hours
Hatton National Bank (HNB) — Departure Walkway ATM — Shop No 11
- Location: Departure Walkway (on the departures pathway used by most passengers heading toward screening)
- Hours: 24 hours
Sampath Bank — Departure Public Concourse ATM — Shop No 2
- Location: Departure Public Concourse (landside; usually near the other bank counters/ATMs)
- Hours: 24 hours
Sampath Bank — Departure Walkway ATM — Shop No 2
- Location: Departure Walkway (departures passage; follow “ATM” signage near the bank/money exchange area)
- Hours: 24 hours
Thomas Cook — Departure Public Concourse ATM — Shop No 4
- Location: Departure Public Concourse (landside departures; near the airport’s money exchange/banking line)
- Hours: 24 hours
Thomas Cook — Departure Walkway ATM — Shop No 4
- Location: Departure Walkway (departures passage adjacent to the public concourse)
- Hours: 24 hours
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) — Departure Public Concourse ATM — Shop No 16
- Location: Departure Public Concourse & Walkway zone (landside departures; BOC counter/ATM presence)
- Hours: 24 hours
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) — Departure Walkway ATM — Shop No 16
- Location: Departure Walkway (departures passage; typically near other bank counters)
- Hours: 24 hours
Arrivals ATM Center (Multi-bank row) — Near Bank Counters
- Location: Public Arrivals zone (landside) immediately after you exit arrivals processing; look for the concentration of bank counters/money exchange, then the nearest “ATM” signage
- Hours: 24/7
Arrivals ATM Row — Near Currency Exchange Cluster
- Location: Arrivals lobby/walkway zone where currency exchange counters are lined up; ATMs are typically grouped in the same corridor/adjacent area
- Hours: 24/7
Departures ATM Center (Multi-bank row) — Public Concourse
- Location: Landside departures public concourse where the major bank counters/ATMs are grouped together (before you pass security)
- Hours: 24/7
Commercial Bank ATM/Branch — Katunayake (near CMB)
- Location: Katunayake town/airport corridor (useful backup if you want more ATM choices than the terminal clusters)
- Hours: ATM 24/7 (branch counter hours vary)
Sampath Bank — Katunayake / Airport Corridor (Branch/ATM Network)
- Location: Katunayake area along the airport corridor (Sampath’s locator includes airport/near-airport points)
- Hours: ATM 24/7 (branch counter hours vary)
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) ATM — Katunayake (EPZ / Airport Corridor)
- Location: Katunayake EPZ / airport-access corridor (good backup if you need another BOC machine after leaving the terminal)
- Hours: ATM 24/7 (varies by site)
Hatton National Bank (HNB) ATM/Branch — Katunayake
- Location: Katunayake town area (quick taxi ride from CMB; useful if you need a bank-network alternative)
- Hours: ATM 24/7 (branch counter hours vary)
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) — Seeduwa (Airport Corridor Backup)
- Location: Seeduwa (on the common route between CMB and Colombo; convenient for a quick stop if needed)
- Hours: ATM 24/7 (branch counter hours vary)
Negombo “Town Center” ATM Clusters (Multiple Banks)
- Location: Negombo town center (popular first-night base close to CMB; multiple banks and ATMs concentrated in commercial streets)
- Hours: Many ATMs 24/7; branch hours vary
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB) ATMs Walkthrough & Map
Follow the step-by-step walkthrough below to find ATMs when arriving at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB). For terminal maps and official airport info, visit Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB) map/homepage.
International Arrivals (CMB) — Terminal 1
- After landing, follow the airport signs for Immigration and complete passport control.
- Proceed to Baggage Claim and collect your luggage.
- Continue to Customs and complete the exit process into the public Arrivals area (landside).
- Once you step into the public Arrivals zone, look for the long line of bank counters / money exchange—this is the easiest landmark for finding ATMs quickly at CMB.
- Scan nearby columns and walls for signs reading “ATM”. ATMs are commonly grouped close to the arrivals banking/exchange zone (Arrivals lobby / arrivals walkway area).
- If you don’t see an ATM immediately, walk along the Arrivals lobby and then along the Arrivals walkway—both zones are referenced for bank/ATM placement.
- Use the first working ATM you find. If a machine is out of service or shows an unexpected fee, cancel and try another bank ATM in the same arrivals cluster.
- Withdraw cash before heading outside—airport transport and first purchases can be smoother with cash on hand.
- If you accidentally walk toward the outside doors and pass the ATM zone, turn back and follow the ATM signage near the bank counters/exchange line.
Domestic Arrivals (CMB) — If your flight arrives via the domestic terminal area
- After landing, follow signs for Arrivals and proceed to Baggage Claim.
- Exit into the public landside area and look for ATM signage near the main passenger flow and service counters.
- If you can’t locate an ATM quickly, the simplest plan is to move to the main Arrivals banking/exchange zone used by international arrivals and withdraw there.
Quick CMB Landmarks That Mean You’re Close
- Arrivals: If you can see multiple bank / money exchange counters lined up, you’re in the prime ATM zone (Arrivals lobby/walkway).
- Departures: If you’re in the public concourse before security and can see bank counters/exchange services, you’re close to the departures ATM cluster.
- If you can see the outside pick-up lanes, you’re near the Arrivals outer porch area where an ATM point is also referenced.
Use the map below to find the nearest ATMs and banks near Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB), especially if you can’t use the ATMs inside the airport or prefer to withdraw cash outside the airport.
ATM Withdrawal Tips & Advice for Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB)
- Prioritize the Arrivals lobby/walkway banking zone first: At CMB, the fastest ATM find is usually where the bank counters and money exchange are clustered in Arrivals—don’t wander outside before checking this area.
- Use the “Arrivals Outer Porch” ATM only as a last-chance option: It’s convenient if you’re already at the doors, but the main arrivals ATM cluster usually gives you more bank options in one place.
- If one bank’s ATM queue is long, switch banks (same area): CMB commonly has multiple banks operating in the same arrivals/departures zones—walk a few meters and you may find a shorter line or a working machine.
- Withdraw a transport-ready amount first, then top up later: If you’re landing at peak time, take a smaller withdrawal at CMB for taxi/bus/SIM, then withdraw more in Katunayake, Seeduwa, or Negombo where there are additional ATM clusters.
- Keep your receipts until you’re settled: If you need to report a failed cash-dispense, the receipt (date/time + partial card number) is especially useful when dealing with airport ATMs.
- Headed to Negombo first? Many travelers do a quick “starter” withdrawal at CMB, then use the larger set of bank ATMs in Negombo town for better availability and easier troubleshooting.
FAQs – Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB) ATMs
Are there ATMs at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB)?
Yes. CMB has multiple bank-operated ATM points, especially around the Arrivals lobby/walkway banking zone and the Departures public concourse/walkway area.
Are CMB airport ATMs open 24/7?
The main airport bank/ATM providers at CMB list 24-hour operation at their airport locations.
Where are the easiest ATMs to find after I clear Customs at CMB?
Go to the public Arrivals area and look for the line of bank counters/money exchange—ATMs are commonly grouped in that Arrivals lobby/walkway zone.
What currency do CMB airport ATMs dispense?
Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR).
What if an ATM is out of cash or declines my card at CMB?
Try another bank ATM in the same arrivals/departures cluster first. If multiple machines fail, withdraw later in Katunayake/Seeduwa/Negombo where there are more ATMs.
Is there an ATM outside the terminal at CMB?
Yes—an ATM point is referenced in the Arrivals outer porch/frontage area, which can be useful if you’re already at the doors.
Should I withdraw at CMB or wait until Colombo/Negombo?
Withdraw enough at CMB for transport and immediate needs, then do larger withdrawals in Negombo/Colombo where you’ll have many more ATM options and easier support if a transaction needs help.
Colombo Airport Related Services
- BOOK an AIRPORT HOTEL in Colombo or SLEEPING PODS
- RENT a CAR in Colombo Airport or BOOK a PRIVATE TRANSFER
- STORE your LUGGAGE in Colombo Airport or NEARBY
- BUY a LOCAL eSIM for Colombo, Sri Lanka or a GLOBAL eSIM