Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Frankfurt.
Choose from five weekly Frankfurt Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flights. The 15:05 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest available. SriLankan Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:00.
Your FRA to CMB flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
SriLankan Airlines has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Colombo — and maybe even more of Sri Lanka if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with SriLankan Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for FRA to CMB flights is SriLankan Airlines.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. These are the top stopovers between FRA and CMB:
Hamad International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
₹ 28,811 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 59,672. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FRA to CMB.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from FRA to CMB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Frankfurt Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive on time at their destination.
Frankfurt Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to FRA? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're arriving on a late Frankfurt Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels 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 top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
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.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Colombo in April.
Before locking in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to CMB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Sri Lanka you should also see. Around 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a visit to Moratuwa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Jaffna is another well-known destination in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No trip is complete without experiencing Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

