Flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 20 minutes.
Colombo is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Paris and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CDG to CMB flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
SriLankan Airlines is your ticket to exploring Colombo (and maybe even some other great parts of Sri Lanka!). Browse the direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is SriLankan Airlines.
SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CDG to CMB flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CDG and CMB:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight is 273 €. A return fare is currently 545 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CDG to CMB.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Finding cheap flights from CDG to CMB is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
When it comes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CDG. Whether you have an early flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and explore beyond Colombo's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to the centre of Colombo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Colombo. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CDG to CMB in January. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.