Plan Your Visit
A practical guide to three days in Colombo.
Everything you need to land, settle in, and step onto the FACETS floor.
Getting there
Venue
Cinnamon Life, No. 1 Justice Akbar Mawatha, Colombo 02
From the airport
35 km from Bandaranaike International — approximately 45 minutes by taxi or rideshare.
From the city
5 – 10 minutes from central Colombo.
Rideshare
PickMe and Uber both serve the venue.
Parking
On-site parking available at Cinnamon Life.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Grand
Connected directly to the venue.
Hotel Galadari
5 minutes walk.
Hilton Colombo
10 minutes walk.
Budget options
Available throughout central Colombo. Booking early is strongly recommended for January.
Visa & entry
ETA
Sri Lanka offers free electronic travel authorisation for most nationalities.
Apply at
Check before travel
Visa requirements vary by nationality. Confirm current requirements ahead of departure.
Invitation letter
FACETS can provide an official invitation letter to support visa applications on request.
Currency
Local currency
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).
Cards
Major credit cards are accepted at most Colombo hotels and restaurants.
Cash
ATMs widely available. Currency exchange at the airport and major hotels.
The FACETS event app
No download required
The FACETS 2027 app is a free progressive web app.
Access
From your registration confirmation email.
Features
Digital QR pass · interactive floor map · session schedule · exhibitor catalogue · meeting booking.