Search Flights from Colombo to Bournemouth

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.

Passengers who land at Bournemouth Airport have 3 transportation alternatives to get to the city, which is about 12 km away. Buses are the only public transportation option available but they do provide service all day long. You can also get to the city via taxi or rental car, which are both convenient transportation alternatives.

Taxi

PRC Streamline Taxis are the official airport taxi service operating at Bournemouth Airport. You can go to the PRC Streamline Taxi offices at the airport to arrange a taxi for up to 8 passengers. These taxis accept payment via credit card. You can also pay using the prepayment system, which calculates the fare according to the distance that will be traveled. This taxi company has a large fleet of vehicles and provides quick and professional service.

Bus

Buses are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. The Yellow Bus service B1 provides transportation from the airport to Bournemouth Square from 6 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week. The Yellow Bus service A1 also provides transportation from the airport to the city train station. If you plan on traveling to the airport via bus at the end of your trip purchasing a weekly or monthly ticket instead of a single ticket can be more advantageous. This bus service offers discounts on weekly and monthly tickets.

Rental Car

Renting a car at Bournemouth Airport is quite convenient. Rental car companies at the airport are located within walking distance of the terminal. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Europcar and Hertz. You can also book a vehicle online in advance. Each company offers a variety of vehicles to suit your needs and budget.