Flying from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Manchester five hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CMB to MAN flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Manchester Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CMB and MAN:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Manchester Airport flight is 303 €. A return ticket is currently 613 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from CMB to MAN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Manchester Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CMB to MAN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
When it comes to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport's on-time performance, 69% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport from central Colombo, it takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near CMB? If you're boarding an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Manchester Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Consider booking a hotel near MAN if you're on a late Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Manchester Airport rental car and discover Manchester and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport to central Manchester has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Manchester Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Manchester in March.
Book your flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to explore Manchester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CMB to MAN in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited Manchester, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Kingdom. Travel about 257 kilometres south-east to London to check off its must-visit sights. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.