Flying from Colombo to Dublin Airport (DUB): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Dublin Airport (DUB) leaving from here.
The timezone in Dublin is UTC+0, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Dublin Airport is located in Dublin.
Your flight from Colombo to DUB won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
RML is around 16 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Colombo to Dublin Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Colombo Ratmalana Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Colombo to Dublin Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Bandaranaike International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport the day before your Colombo to DUB flight:
75.71% of flights taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Dublin Airport (DUB)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Dublin Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near DUB and turn out the lights sooner:
Grab a Dublin Airport rental car and discover Dublin and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Colombo to Dublin Airport flight.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Central Dublin is about 8 kilometres from Dublin Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Dublin Airport is 232 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 450 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Colombo to DUB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Cheap Colombo to Dublin Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Dublin Airport (DUB)
August is when most people book flights from Colombo to Dublin Airport (DUB). Visit Dublin in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Colombo to DUB plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Dublin, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Dublin Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Dublin
Start your Dublin trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Colombo to Dublin Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Trinity College Library, Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral are attractions you won't want to skip in Dublin.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Ireland waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres south-west of Dublin, a trip to Cork will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Blarney Castle, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Ireland, head for Waterford, roughly 145 kilometres south-west of Dublin. Bishop's Palace, Christ Church Cathedral and Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum are among the biggest draws.