Travelling from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): What you need to know
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is Singapore's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) leaving from here.
3 hours 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight.
The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Singapore. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is located in Colombo.
With 25 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the most popular route. Singapore Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8:30am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from SIN to CMB is with Singapore Airlines at 10:20pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Singapore to CMB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as February and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
You can take a direct flight from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) leaving from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
You can get away on a direct flight from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport with SriLankan Airlines. This top airline operates services from SIN.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with SriLankan Airlines from SIN to CMB.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Singapore Airlines.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Singapore to CMB with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SIN and CMB include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Singapore, SIN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Singapore Changi Airport:
When it comes to Singapore Changi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
About Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CMB:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and experience more of Colombo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. It takes around 40 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is ₹ 14,980. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 24,587. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Singapore to CMB, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.
September is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Singapore to CMB couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. October is the quietest month to go to Colombo. February is when most people book flights from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Singapore to CMB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport in January when temperatures are between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
Once you've booked your flight from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Mount Lavinia Beach, Elephant House and Sri Gangaramaya are essential stops on your Colombo itinerary.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've visited Colombo, now it's time to discover other corners of Sri Lanka. Travel around 209 kilometres northeast to Trincomalee to tick off its must-visit sights. From Nilaveli Beach to Sea View Point and Salli beach, your itinerary will be busy.
Kalmunai is another essential stop in Sri Lanka and is around 209 kilometres east of Colombo. No journey is complete without a visit to Jamia Jummah Masjid (Kalmunai Town Red Mosque), Green Field Aasath Park and Kannaki Amman Kovil.