Colombo Airport Lounges
Bandaranaike International Airport · Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International (CMB) is Sri Lanka's main gateway, and its lounges cluster airside along the Pier and Main Terminal after passport control. SriLankan Airlines runs the home-carrier oneworld lounges, while contract lounges open on DragonPass and Priority Pass and a couple sell paid entry. Emirates keeps its own lounge for premium passengers.
Conteúdo atualizado em 23 de junho de 2026
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Duas salas VIP reserváveis em CMB, escolhidas todo dia — ou navegue pelo diretório completo abaixo.
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Este guia é compilado a partir de fontes de companhias aéreas, alianças e operadores de salas VIP, além de regras de acesso publicadas pela Priority Pass e DragonPass — ainda não visitamos pessoalmente todas as salas VIP em Bandaranaike International Airport. Nada aqui é posicionamento pago, e o guia é atualizado conforme salas VIP abrem, fecham, reformam ou mudam suas políticas de acesso. Saiba mais sobre como verificamos os dados das salas VIP.
Última atualização 23 de junho de 2026
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Aralyia Lounge
The Aralyia Lounge has the broadest access at CMB — SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld status or premium-cabin passengers all get in — and it's the most fully equipped lounge here, with a hot buffet, runway views, seating pods and a business centre on the Pier near Gate 6.
Palm Strip Lounge
The Palm Strip Lounge is the reliable membership option, accepted on both DragonPass and Priority Pass. It sits airside in Terminal 1 near the duty-free shops, with a calm tropical-modern fit-out, tarmac views and food and premium drinks available to buy.
Serendib Lounge
The Serendib Lounge is SriLankan Airlines' oneworld flagship in the Main Terminal, with waiter service, a champagne and buffet spread, showers and a dedicated relaxation room — the most complete branded-airline experience at Colombo.
SriLankan Airlines Serenediva Lounge
The SriLankan Airlines Serenediva Lounge sells paid entry, so you can buy your way in without status or a lounge membership — a useful walk-in option with a hot buffet and full bar when the membership lounges are busy.
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Executive Lounge
★3.1The Executive Lounge at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport is a DragonPass contract lounge, airside on level 1 in the Pier building near Gates 6 and 7. It's a calm, work-friendly…
The Palm Strip Lounge is Colombo's main contract lounge, accepted on both DragonPass and Priority Pass. It sits airside in Terminal 1, reached up the escalator near the duty-free shops. The…
The SriLankan Airlines Palm Strip Lounge at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport is a SriLankan-run lounge that welcomes FlySmiles Silver passengers departing on SriLankan flights…
The SriLankan Airlines Serenediva Lounge at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport is a SriLankan-run lounge that sells paid entry, so you can buy your way in without a card or…
The Emirates Lounge at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport is Emirates' dedicated lounge, airside after security. The 5,778-sq.-ft. space seats up to 118 guests and serves Emirates…
The Araliya Business Class Lounge is SriLankan Airlines' oneworld business class lounge at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport, airside on the departure concourse opposite Gate 6.…
Aralyia Lounge
★3.8The Aralyia Lounge sits airside on the Pier at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport, on the left-hand walkway towards Gates 5-14 opposite Gate 6. It has the broadest access of any…
The Lotus First Class Lounge sits airside on the 1st floor of the Pier at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport, adjacent to Gates 6 and 7. It's one of the more accessible premium…
Lotus Lounge
★3.7The Lotus Lounge is Colombo's SkyTeam lounge, airside on the Pier walkway towards Gates 5-14. It welcomes SkyTeam Elite Plus status holders and passengers travelling in business or first…
Serendib Lounge
★3.9The Serendib Lounge is SriLankan Airlines' oneworld flagship at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport, airside on the 1st floor of the Main Terminal next to the Flemingo duty free.…
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The Pier (Gates 5-14)
Most of Colombo's lounges sit airside along the Pier, the walkway out to Gates 5-14, reached after passport control and security. This cluster holds the multi-alliance Aralyia Lounge, the SkyTeam Lotus Lounge, the Priority Pass and oneworld Lotus First Class Lounge, the DragonPass Executive Lounge and the oneworld Araliya Business Class Lounge, mostly grouped near Gates 6 and 7.
- —Densest cluster of lounges at CMB, airside after passport control
- —Aralyia Lounge takes SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld access
- —Lotus First Class Lounge is the Priority Pass option on the Pier
- —DragonPass opens the Executive Lounge near Gates 6 and 7
Main Terminal & Departures
The Main Terminal and departure concourse hold the rest of Colombo's lounges, all airside after security. SriLankan Airlines runs the oneworld Serendib Lounge on the 1st floor next to duty free, plus the paid-entry Serenediva and Palm Strip lounges. The DragonPass and Priority Pass Palm Strip contract lounge and the Emirates Lounge are also reached from this side after the checkpoint.
- —SriLankan's Serendib Lounge anchors the Main Terminal for oneworld
- —Palm Strip Lounge (Terminal 1) takes DragonPass and Priority Pass
- —Paid-entry Serenediva and SriLankan Palm Strip lounges sell walk-in entry
- —The Emirates Lounge serves Emirates premium and Skywards passengers
Como entrar nas salas VIP em CMB.
Colombo is a mix of airline and membership access. SriLankan Airlines runs the home-carrier oneworld lounges, so a oneworld status card or a business/first ticket opens the most doors here. If you don't fly a partner airline, DragonPass and Priority Pass each cover a contract lounge or two, and a couple of lounges sell paid entry at the door. Almost everything sits airside after passport control, so clear the checkpoint first.
Airline & alliance lounges
SriLankan Airlines, a oneworld member, runs the Serendib, Araliya Business Class and Aralyia lounges for oneworld Sapphire and Emerald status holders and business or first passengers. The Lotus Lounge and Aralyia also take SkyTeam Elite Plus, and the Aralyia adds Star Alliance Gold — so your alliance and tier decide which lounges open.
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SkyTeam
Star AllianceDragonPass
DragonPass is accepted at the Palm Strip Lounge in Terminal 1 and the Executive Lounge near Gates 6 and 7, both airside after security. It's a useful membership at CMB if you're not flying a oneworld carrier.
DragonPassPriority Pass
Priority Pass opens the Palm Strip Lounge and the Lotus First Class Lounge on the Pier. Coverage is narrower than the oneworld route, so confirm your specific lounge before you travel.
Priority PassWalk-in paid entry
The SriLankan Airlines Serenediva and Palm Strip lounges sell paid entry, so you can buy your way in without a membership or status. They're a handy fallback when the alliance and contract lounges are full.
Business & First class ticket
A business- or first-class ticket on SriLankan Airlines or a oneworld partner gets you into the airline-aligned lounges directly. Emirates premium-cabin and Skywards passengers use the dedicated Emirates Lounge after security.
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Lead with your alliance
- —SriLankan Airlines is the home oneworld carrier, so a oneworld Sapphire or Emerald card opens the most lounges at Colombo.
- —The Aralyia Lounge is the rare one that also takes SkyTeam and Star Alliance status — handy if you're not on oneworld.
- —If you carry no status, lead with DragonPass or Priority Pass for the contract lounges, or buy paid entry at the SriLankan lounges.
Find the Pier
- —Most CMB lounges are airside on the Pier — the walkway out to Gates 5-14 — grouped near Gates 6 and 7.
- —Clear passport control and security first; the lounges sit beyond the checkpoint, not in the check-in hall.
- —The Palm Strip Lounge is near the duty-free shops at the top of the escalator in Terminal 1.
Mind the stay limits
- —Several contract lounges cap your visit — the Palm Strip and Executive lounges allow up to three hours.
- —The Lotus First Class Lounge allows up to six hours and limits guests per cardholder, so check before bringing a group.
- —Arrive with time to spare; immigration and security at Colombo can be slow at peak.
Match the lounge to your flight
- —Flying Emirates in a premium cabin? Head straight for the Emirates Lounge after security.
- —On SriLankan in business or first, the Serendib Lounge is the fullest experience, with waiter service and showers.
- —Priority Pass and DragonPass holders should confirm whether their card covers the Palm Strip, Executive or Lotus First Class lounge.
Perguntas frequentes, respostas diretas.
We track 10 lounges at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Most sit airside along the Pier and Main Terminal after passport control, run by SriLankan Airlines, independent contract operators and Emirates.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the Palm Strip Lounge in Terminal 1 and the Lotus First Class Lounge on the Pier. DragonPass also covers the Palm Strip and the Executive Lounge, so check which card matches your lounge before you travel.
Yes. The SriLankan Airlines Serenediva and Palm Strip lounges sell paid entry, so you can buy your way in without oneworld status, Priority Pass or DragonPass. They're a good fallback when the alliance and contract lounges are full.
SriLankan Airlines, a oneworld member, runs the Serendib Lounge in the Main Terminal, the Araliya Business Class Lounge on the departure concourse, and the paid-entry Serenediva and Palm Strip lounges. The Serendib is the fullest, with waiter service, showers and a relaxation room.
Yes. The Emirates Lounge sits airside after security and serves Emirates First and Business Class passengers and eligible Skywards members. It has leather armchairs, an outdoor terrace, and a hot and cold buffet with a full bar.
For the widest access, the Aralyia Lounge on the Pier takes SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld and is the most fully equipped, with runway views, seating pods and a business centre. If you're flying SriLankan in a premium cabin, the Serendib Lounge is the most complete branded experience.
Yes. Almost all CMB lounges are airside, reached after passport control and the security check. Most sit along the Pier towards Gates 5-14 or on the Main Terminal's first floor near duty free, so clear the checkpoint before heading for a lounge.
Yes. DragonPass is accepted at the Palm Strip Lounge in Terminal 1 and the Executive Lounge near Gates 6 and 7, both airside after security. Several of these contract lounges cap your stay at around three hours.