Travelling from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Colombo four hours behind Alice Springs.
Your ASP to CMB flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Alice Springs Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Many travellers pass through Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport when flying between ASP and CMB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
₹ 49,671 is the lowest price for a one-way Alice Springs Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 105,858. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ASP to CMB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Alice Springs Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ASP to CMB.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Alice Springs Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
72.7% of flights that take off from Alice Springs Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Alice Springs Airport from central Alice Springs, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a place to stay before your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Check out Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel. Catch some z's here before heading to ASP.
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Alice Springs Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt to explore Colombo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
From Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the busiest month for flights from Alice Springs Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Colombo in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Alice Springs Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ASP to CMB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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