Search Flights from Colombo to Brindisi

It is only possible to reach the airport from Colombo city center by bus and taxi. Alternatively, you can also travel with private cars that can be rented from car rental companies located in the city center.

Taxi

Taxi drivers in Colombo, which is moving towards to becoming a global world city, also keep up with this development. Almost all of the taxi drivers are clean-wear, polite and speak English, which increases the quality of service. Despite being expensive compared to other alternatives, it is preferred because of its ease of reaching anytime.

Bus

The bus number 187-E3, which is used to get to the airport, collects passengers at different bus stops all day except night time. It serves as an economic and fast transportation option.

Car Rental

As in all major cities, it is also possible to find quality and reputable car rental companies in Colombo. You can request the model and brand you want from the companies you can reach easily via Internet and telephone.

Airport Information

Bandaranayike Airport, which links Colombo to the world and hosts many passengers every year, consists of a medium sized single terminal building. There are many services ranging from pharmacies and health centers to foreign exchange bureaus and bank ATMs at the airport. There is a beauty and spa center in the terminal which also has an animal care room for pets of passengers.

Baristar Coffee Lanka, Burger King, Deli Food & Spicy, HVA Foods, Nestle Lanka PLC, Palm Strip Restaurant and Relax Inn Food are the places where passengers can meet their eating and drinking needs during waiting periods.

For shopping there are Abans Pvt, AMF Duty Free, Asian Electricals, Aventure Holdings, Chamber of Gifts, Classic Electronics, Crown Electronics, Citizen, Gomez's and Odel stores. The airport also meets the accommodation needs of its passengers with the Serediva Transit Hotel in it.

Brindisi is situated in the Puglia region of southern Italy. Those visiting the city can fly to the Brindisi - Salento Airport, which is around 5km from the city center. It's so close that passengers who don't have a lot of luggage could just walk to the city center. You can also take a bus, take a taxi or rent a car.

Bus

The bus station is just outside arrivals and there's an office you can get a tickets from right next to the terminal. There are three bus lines that depart from the airport. These buses go to the city center and the popular tourist destination of Lecce, as well as the Foggia and Bari airports. Even though the airport is really close to the city center, it’ll take around half an hour to get there by bus because it stops at numerous stations along the way.

If you get off the bus at Via Colombo then you can reach the central train station, that’s on the on the southwestern tip of the city center, by walking. This bus departs every 15 to 30 minutes during the day and the service runs until 23:00. You can get up-to-date information about departure times of the different buses by visiting the airport's information center.

Taxi

You can reach where you’re going faster and more conveniently by taking a taxi from the airport taxi station. But it’s advised to pay attention to taxis that pick up passengers from the side of the road. These may offer lower service quality and higher rates. Don’t forget to check to see if the meter is running as you start your journey. Also, some taxis may charge extra for luggage.

Rent a car

You can also rent a car from the Rent a Car office that’s in the arrivals hall. It's possible to reserve your car in advance by booking online.