CMB

When landing at Bandaranaike International (CMB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 22 brings you in from the northeast on a southwest track, and the airport sits right against the coast. That puts the Indian Ocean shoreline and beaches on the right side of the aircraft as you descend, while the left side mostly shows flat inland plantations. Notable sights include: Indian Ocean coastline and beaches near Katunayake, Negombo Lagoon glimpsed to the north, coastal fishing villages with boats, coconut palm plantations lining the shore.

Arriving at Bandaranaike International in Colombo, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of Indian Ocean coastline and beaches near Katunayake, Negombo Lagoon glimpsed to the north, coastal fishing villages with boats, coconut palm plantations lining the shore. Landing on runway 22 brings you in from the northeast on a southwest track, and the airport sits right against the coast. That puts the Indian Ocean shoreline and beaches on the right side of the aircraft as you descend, while the left side mostly shows flat inland plantations.

The best window seat landing at Bandaranaike International (CMB) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Colombo (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.