Restaurants serving snacks, meals, and hot and cold beverages are located in the Departure, Transit and Arrival Lobbies.

SriLankan Airlines also maintains a restaurant in the Transit Lounge. The restaurant serves both local and international cuisine.

Several Banks operate at the Arrival, Departure and Transit Lobbies providing currency exchange and re-exchange facilities.

Telephone booths, both coin operated and phone card operated, are located in the Arrival, Departure and Transit areas. A communication Centre named i-Gate is located at the Transit area with International Direct dialing and Fax facilities.

A first-aid centre staffed with qualified nurses is located in the Arrival area. Doctors are on call from a nearby hospital to provide preliminary medical care. An ambulance is on standby in the event of a passenger needs further medical attention.

Ticket Office - +94 11 225 2861 (AASL Operator)

(located in the arrival hall inner lobby) - Tel: +94 112 25 2861 Ext: 3097

For requests made at the time of booking, we provide assistance to wheel chair, stretcher, unaccompanied minors and passengers who travel for medical reasons. Requests made at the Airport shall be provided with a charge of LKR 1500 per service.

Duty free shops are available at the Departure Terminal with a variety of products including Handicraft, Silk items, Jewellery, Perfumes, Cashew, Tea, Electrical items, Books, and lot more...

 An unbeatable first in the island nation of Sri Lanka, once known to early travellers as “Serenediva” and thus named after, Serenediva Transit Hotel  pushes the boundaries of contemporary design and continue a course of aesthetic focus and modern construction that offers fully furnished luxury rooms for a deserving few with a touch of authentic Sri Lankan warmth and hospitality.

Its interior decor subtlety encapsulates the beauty of Sri Lanka thus giving the travellers a chance to relax in a soothing ambience.  Located on the 2nd level above the main pier of the Arrival / Departure area at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Serenediva Transit Hotel is in close proximity to the immigration counters, duty free shops, cafes and many more of the lounges of the airport.

Because of its size, attention to detail and service, Serenediva Colombo transit hotel provides passengers with everything they need to have a comfortable stay without leaving the airport or clearing Immigration. It is truly perfect for a short rest in between international flights or as an ideal for stopovers or for travellers with early connections.

Situated in a picturesque location overlooking the Aircraft Parking Bay on the first floor of the departure hall at BIA, “Serendib” is an exclusively branded SriLankan Airlines Lounge for its most valued premier and top tier customers. With a seating capacity for 80 persons and dining capacity for 20, Serendib Lounge comes with an elegant outlook and relaxed ambience to cater to the demanding expectations of the modern business traveller.

Dining Experience

The gourmet selection of hot and cold delicacies prepared with the finest seasonal ingredients, by a set of dedicated chefs in its own open kitchen, is a feast to the eyes and a treat to any palate. Early birds can enjoy breakfast while later in the day, guests can choose from Arabic, Far Eastern, Western and vegetarian cuisine, complimented with a selection of soft drinks, fresh juices, wines and spirits. With an array of desserts to please those with a sweet-tooth, one can also enjoy 16 varieties of world renowned high quality Ceylon tea at Serendib Lounge.

Business and Pleasure

It also has a business centre with internet enabled computers, printing and photocopying facilities, wireless internet access, stationery and postage services and recharging facilities for laptop and mobile phones. The lounge also has a television viewing area and a wide section of newspapers and magazines for the convenience of the passengers.

It is equipped with a quiet area for passengers needing a quick rest and also consists of rest room facilities with showers and special provisions for passengers with special needs.