Flying from Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Paris. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) leaving from here.
The average duration of a direct Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight is 10 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Paris. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is located in Colombo.
You can pick from 2 direct services a week between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). This is the busiest route, with SriLankan Airlines offering a 2:40pm departure from CDG to CMB.
To ensure you catch your flight from Paris to CMB, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Reach your destination without the detour from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Direct flights from Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) can be booked from here.
SriLankan Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport departing from CDG.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between CDG and CMB is SriLankan Airlines.
SriLankan Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Paris to CMB departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
65% of flights that take off from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your flight from Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport with a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). One of the main stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and CMB, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
You can get to ORY from central Paris in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to CMB flight:
Flights from Paris Orly Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down as expected.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Make catching an early Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At BVA, that figure is 71%.
You'll find Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Reserve a hotel close to CMB if you're catching a late flight from Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
From Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, central Colombo is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is ₹ 31,527. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 60,488. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book one month before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Paris to CMB.
June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. November is the quietest month to visit Colombo. February is when most people book flights from Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Paris to CMB plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Colombo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Colombo right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Paris to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Mount Lavinia Beach, Sri Gangaramaya and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall are popular attractions which should be on any good Colombo itinerary.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've visited Colombo, now it's time to explore other parts of Sri Lanka. Travel about 209 kilometres northeast to Trincomalee to tick off its top attractions. From Nilaveli Beach to Sea View Point and Koneswaram Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
Head 209 kilometres east from Colombo and you'll be in Kalmunai, another favourite among visitors to Sri Lanka. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Jamia Jummah Masjid (Kalmunai Town Red Mosque) and Kannaki Amman Kovil.
