Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Colombo four hours 30 minutes ahead of Paris.
You can choose from three weekly Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flights. The 14:40 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest flight available. SriLankan Airlines operates the last service of the day at 15:05.
To ensure you get on your CDG to CMB flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
SriLankan Airlines has direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Colombo — and maybe even more of Sri Lanka if your schedule allows.
SriLankan Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for CDG to CMB flights is SriLankan Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between CDG and CMB:
Ben Gurion International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight is ₹ 34,900. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 63,586. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from CDG to CMB by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CDG to CMB.
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Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
61.46% of flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Charles de Gaulle Airport from central Paris, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CDG? If you're boarding an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're landing on a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CMB:
Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to central Colombo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Colombo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CDG to CMB sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Moratuwa is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored after you've experienced Colombo. Around 18 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Jaffna is another essential stop in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No trip is complete without a visit to Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.