Flying from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Colombo four hours 30 minutes behind Sunshine Coast.
Leave plenty of time to make your MCY to CMB flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sunshine Coast Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Many travellers pass through Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
564 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Return flights start at 787 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MCY to CMB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MCY to CMB.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
72.71% of flights taking off from Sunshine Coast Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Sunshine Coast Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Sunshine Coast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MCY? If you're boarding an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're coming in on a late Sunshine Coast Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CMB:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt to explore Colombo and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks in advance.
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.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The quietest month for a flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Colombo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to go to Colombo during its warmest month. 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 MCY to CMB sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've seen Colombo, now it's time to discover more of Sri Lanka. Travel about 18 kilometres south to Moratuwa to check off its popular sights. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another side of Sri Lanka, head for Jaffna, about 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are among its highlights.
