Beach near Colombo, Sri Lanka

Colombo Travel Guide

Sri Lanka

Colombo is Sri Lanka’s largest city, with a population of 642,163, and its main commercial and administrative centre on the island’s west coast. It is the country’s principal urban base for exploring the capital region and the nearby Indian Ocean coastline.

Travellers can arrive via Bandaranaike International Airport, Kelani-Peliyagoda SPB, Ratmalana Airport or Beira Lake SPB. Negombo Beach is 35.1 kilometres from Colombo, providing a nearby coastal option north of the city.

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Local time

642,163

Population

5,413 miles away

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Weather in Colombo

Mon

29°

Tue

27°

Wed

28°

Know before you go

Pays in LKR

Plug type Type D & Type G

Emergency 112

Dial code +94

Tipping: Tipping is not deeply ingrained in Sri Lankan culture like in some Western countries, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas, to show appreciation for good service. While not obligatory, a small tip can go a long way and is always appreciated for good service.

Best time to visit Colombo

Jan

30°17

Feb

31°11

Mar

31°18

Apr

31°24

May

30°29

Jun

29°30

Jul

29°28

Aug

29°27

Sep

29°30

Oct

29°27

Nov

29°28

Dec

30°22

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Colombo

  • Mt Lavinia Beach

    9.8 km away

  • Negombo Beach

    Negombo Beach

    35.1 km away

Things to do in Colombo

  1. Galle Face Green

    park

    0.6 km

  2. Gangaramaya

    buddhist place of worship

    1.3 km

  3. St. Lucia's Cathedral

    roman catholic place of worship

    2.9 km

  4. Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

    auditorium

    4 km

  5. Colombo Port Maritime Museum

    museum

    1.4 km

  6. Cenotaph War Memorial, Colombo

    monument

    2 km

  7. Sri Lanka Planetarium

    planetarium

    3.4 km

  8. Sri Lanka Cricket Museum

    museum

    3.2 km

Getting there

Bandaranaike International Airport · 27.7 km

Beira Lake SPB · 0.7 km

Kelani-Peliyagoda SPB · 9.8 km

Ratmalana Airport · 12.8 km

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