Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Glasgow.
Your GLA to CMB flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between GLA and CMB:
Dubai Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
At the moment, 352 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 634 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from GLA to CMB, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Glasgow International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from GLA to CMB.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Glasgow International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
70.07% of flights taking off from Glasgow International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Glasgow International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to GLA:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Reserve a hotel near CMB if you have a late Glasgow International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to the centre of Colombo has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Colombo in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Glasgow International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GLA to CMB sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've visited Colombo, now it's time to explore other parts of Sri Lanka. Journey about 18 kilometres south to Moratuwa to check off its popular sights. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Sri Lanka, consider Jaffna, roughly 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are the start of reasons to visit.