Flying from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) jetting off from here.
Hong Kong is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Hong Kong International Airport is located in Hong Kong, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Colombo to HKG.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
RML is about 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 taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Prefer to leave from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)? Direct Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Take a direct flight from Colombo to HKG with Cathay Pacific. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of CMB.
Cathay Pacific attracts the most bookings on the CMB to HKG route.
Flights between Bandaranaike International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport tend to arrive on time more often with Cathay Pacific than with any other carrier.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport. Check out these connections between Bandaranaike International Airport and HKG:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Colombo to CMB in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Colombo to HKG flight? Check in to a hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.71%.
About Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Book a hotel near HKG if you have a late flight from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
Central Hong Kong is about 24 kilometres from Hong Kong International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport is 155 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 324 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book two months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Colombo to HKG.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
August is when most people book flights from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Plan your visit to Hong Kong in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Colombo to HKG plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Hong Kong
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Hong Kong right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport:
Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbour are just two of the major attractions to add to your Hong Kong must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Victoria Peak.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Hong Kong. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include 珠江夜景, Yuyuan Garden and Shamian Island.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of Hong Kong, Shantou is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Shantou Old Town, Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort.