Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Madrid and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your MAD to CMB flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MAD and CMB include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight is 164 €. A round-trip fare right now is 425 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAD to CMB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAD to CMB.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Consider booking a hotel close to CMB if you have a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and discover Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Colombo. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Colombo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to CMB around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered. About 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a visit to Moratuwa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights 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. Experience major highlights starting with Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.