Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Colombo four hours 30 minutes ahead of Ljubljana.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LJU to CMB flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LJU and CMB include:
Dubai Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
163 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 445 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LJU to CMB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LJU to CMB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LJU land on schedule 80.37% of the time.
To reach Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport from central Ljubljana, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 55 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to LJU? If you've booked an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and explore beyond Colombo's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
From Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The quietest month for a flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Colombo based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik 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 LJU to CMB sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Sri Lanka just waiting to be explored. Around 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a visit to Moratuwa will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another essential stop in Sri Lanka. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.