How to find cheap flights to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way flight to Bandaranaike International Airport is 227 €. A round-trip plane ticket to CMB right now is 499 €.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to CMB changes.
Around six months before heading off is a good time to book tickets to Colombo, where Bandaranaike International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for getting the cheapest fares.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Colombo. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
If there's no rush to travel to Colombo, think about going the long way round. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Bandaranaike International Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Colombo
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Colombo in May.
If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CMB.
August is the most popular month for flights to CMB. It's an ideal time to explore Colombo in full swing.
Travel in April if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Colombo are generally less expensive.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Colombo is warmest in March, with averages of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 22ºC to 32ºC.
Flying to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Fly to Colombo without any detours. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Bandaranaike International Airport:
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to CMB lands:
Getting to central Colombo from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The distance from CMB to central Colombo is about 32 kilometres.
After touching down from your flight to CMB, reaching the centre by car will take around 40 minutes.
Expect the ride to take about 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
If you'd like to stay near all the action in Colombo, drop your bags at one of these comfy hotels:
Colombo highlights
Gangaramaya Temple
Put this on your list of must-visits after stepping off your flight to Bandaranaike International Airport. You'll find it around 2 kilometres south-west of the city centre in Wekanda.
Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall
Visit Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and you'll be crossing off one of the best attractions in Colombo. It's about 3 kilometres south of the centre in Colombo 07.
Viharamahadevi Park
Viharamahadevi Park will also become one of your favourite travel memories. From the heart of Colombo, it's located in Cinnamon Garden around 2 kilometres to the south.
Complete your trip with a Colombo car hire
Choose one of our car rentals in Colombo and take in the sights at your own pace. Easily compare rates in one place to get the perfect ride after you've reserved your hotel and cheap flight to Bandaranaike International Airport.