How to find cheap flights to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
At the moment, ₹ 6,414 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Bandaranaike International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to CMB for ₹ 14,894.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to CMB goes up or down.
Avoid leaving things to the last moment. You're more likely to find the lowest price on tickets to Colombo, where Bandaranaike International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines tend to offer some great early bird discounts.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Colombo by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This allows you to compare fares for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Best time to go to Colombo
May is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Colombo.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to CMB that fits your budget and schedule.
If you want to experience Colombo at its liveliest, lock in your flights to CMB for August. Taking a trip during peak periods often means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Colombo then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Colombo is warmest in March, with averages of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
Ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC, January brings the lowest temperatures.
With seven days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Colombo.
Expect the heaviest showers in May, which gets around 23 days of wet weather.
Flying to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): What you need to know
Get to Colombo without any layovers. These are some of the top airlines offering direct flights to Bandaranaike International Airport:
If you want to jet off with the most punctual carrier, book your CMB plane ticket with Air China. Up to 100% of its flights to this airport arrive as scheduled.
The timezone at CMB is UTC+5:30.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to CMB:
Pick up a car hire in CMB with trusted companies such as Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt. Hop in and get ready to explore Colombo and beyond.
Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This rating tracks how regularly flights from CMB touch down when expected.
Getting to central Colombo from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Central Colombo is about 32 kilometres from CMB.
After landing from your flight to CMB, the drive to the centre takes around 40 minutes.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Colombo:
Colombo highlights
Jump off your flight to Colombo and make a beeline for these must-visit attractions:
Mt Lavinia Beach: Offering a great first impression of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 11 kilometres south of the centre.
National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka: Take a moment to sit and rest here while exploring Colombo. You'll find this park roughly 10 kilometres south of the centre.
Sri Gangaramaya: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 14 kilometres south-east of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Colombo experience.
How to get to Moratuwa from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Starting your trip in Moratuwa? From CMB, it'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to drive there. The city is about 64 kilometres from the airport.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take roughly 2 hours 30 minutes to reach your destination.
Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Negombo
If Negombo is your destination, it's about 6 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Up for more exploring? Moratuwa will keep things interesting on your trip through Sri Lanka. It's around 40 kilometres south of Colombo and features Lunawa beach, Angulana Beach and St Mary's Church,.
Negombo is another standout destination in Sri Lanka and is roughly 6 kilometres north-west of Colombo. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Negombo Beach, Ettukala Beach and Virgin Mary Lagoon Boat Safari.
Round out your journey with Kandy. Roughly 80 kilometres east of Colombo, Sri Dalada Maligawa, Royal Botanical Gardens and Sri Lanka Knuckles Hiking are reasons to visit.
