Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
Colombo, LK
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On-time = departed within 15 min of schedule. Based on 36 recent tracked flights.
Colombo (CMB) today: strikes, cancellations and delays
What can disrupt a flight from CMB right now: announced strikes, how often flights here are cancelled, and how to check your own flight.
Announced strikes
- 21 November 2026, 13:00-17:00 Air traffic control strike in Italy: may affect flights to Italy
- 14 December 2026 (all day) Airport staff strike in Italy: affects flights to Rome (FCO)
- 15 January 2027 (all day) Air traffic control strike in Italy: may affect flights to Italy
- 15 January 2027 (all day) Aviation sector strike in Italy: may affect flights to Italy
Source: official strike calendars (Italian Ministry of Transport, French DGAC). Times are local.
Is your flight affected today?
FlightGuard does not show a live departures board for CMB. Enter your flight number to get a risk score built on the latest weather, air traffic control, strike and airline punctuality data.
Check my flightBandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) serves Colombo, LK with 7 destinations operated by 8 airlines. Departures are on time 91.7% of the time, with an average departure delay of 5.2 minutes and a 0% cancellation rate (36 recent flights). According to FlightGuard's analysis based on 9 real-time factors (weather, ATC delays, NOTAMs, strikes, fuel prices, airline OTP, geopolitical events, recent trends, and historical data), the average risk score for flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is 10.5/100. Major airlines operating from this airport include American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways and others. Check your flight risk in real time by entering your flight number on FlightGuard for a personalized analysis before departure.
Airlines from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Destinations from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
7 destinations served from this airport.
Frequently asked questions about Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
To know whether your flight from CMB is cancelled or delayed today, check it with your airline or enter the flight number on FlightGuard, which scores it on the latest weather, air traffic control and strike data. 4 announced strikes touch flights from this airport; the next: Air traffic control strike in Italy: may affect flights to Italy, 21 November 2026, 13:00-17:00.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard to see the delay risk for your date, with the reasons behind it. On the flights we track, 91.7% leave on time and the average departure delay is 5.2 minutes. Your airline's app or the departures screen at CMB confirm the actual departure time.
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8 airlines operate from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), including American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways and others.
Departures from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are on time 91.7% of the time, with an average departure delay of 5.2 minutes and a 0% cancellation rate, based on 36 recent flights.
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) serves 7 destinations, operated by 8 airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard to get a real-time risk analysis based on 9 factors, including weather, ATC delays, NOTAMs, strikes and airline punctuality.
The main causes of delays at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are: atfm. Delays can be related to weather conditions, airspace capacity, strikes, or airline operational issues.
Airline punctuality varies over time. On FlightGuard you can check the specific risk score for your flight, which takes into account the airline's historical on-time performance among the 9 factors analyzed.
We recommend checking your flight risk at least 2-3 days before departure and again the day before. FlightGuard updates data every 15 minutes, so the closer you get to your flight date, the more accurate the analysis.
The average risk score for flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is 10.5/100. A score below 15 indicates low risk, 15-34 medium risk, and 35 or above high risk. Check your specific flight for a detailed analysis.
