Travelling from Changi International Airport (SIN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Changi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Colombo two hours 30 minutes behind Singapore.
Choose from 33 weekly Changi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flights. The 09:45 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest you can take. Singapore Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:20.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SIN to CMB flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Singapore Airlines offers direct flights from Changi International 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.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Singapore Airlines.
With a dependable 86.67% of services landing on schedule, Singapore Airlines is the most punctual carrier for SIN to CMB flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Changi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SIN and CMB include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Changi International Airport (SIN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Changi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight is ₹ 14,980. A return plane ticket right now is ₹ 24,587. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book ten months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SIN to CMB.
The cheapest month for flights from Changi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Changi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Changi International Airport (SIN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Changi International Airport, 68.95% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Changi International Airport from central Singapore, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Changi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SIN:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Changi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Explore without limits with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and venture far and wide through Colombo and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Changi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Colombo. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Changi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SIN 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 places in Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Colombo. Around 18 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. No visit is complete without checking out Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.