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What is Sri Lanka's main airport?
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Bandaranaike International Airport (code CMB) near Negombo is Sri Lanka's main international gateway, about 35 km north of Colombo. Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI) in the south is smaller and handles limited flights. Colombo has direct connections to Middle East hubs, Indian and Southeast Asian cities, and increasingly to European capitals. Immigration usually clears in 30-45 minutes at peak times.