A quick checklist so nothing holds you up at Bandaranaike Airport (CMB).
Before you leave home
- Passport — valid for at least six months beyond your travel date, with blank pages.
- Visa — for your destination (and any transit country), arranged in advance where required.
- Confirmed air ticket — e-ticket for your outbound and return.
- Onward/return proof — some countries require it at check-in.
Depending on your trip
- Hotel booking or host details for tourist visas.
- Invitation or employment letter for work travel.
- Vaccination certificates where required.
- Sufficient funds proof for some destinations.
At the airport
Arrive 3 hours before international departures. Keep your passport, ticket and visa easy to reach. If you're unsure what your destination requires, ask us — we confirm the documents for your route when we issue your ticket.