Flying from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is 9 hours 25 minutes.
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Colombo three hours 30 minutes behind Tokyo.
You can choose from seven weekly Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flights. The 11:20 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest available. SriLankan Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 11:35.
Leave plenty of time to make your NRT to CMB flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
SriLankan Airlines is your gateway to discovering Colombo (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Sri Lanka!). Browse the direct flights from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with SriLankan Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for NRT to CMB flights is SriLankan Airlines.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between NRT and CMB include:
Hong Kong International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight is 163 €. A return ticket is currently 355 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NRT to CMB.
The cheapest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from NRT to CMB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Narita International 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 Narita International Airport (NRT)
NRT's address is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Narita International Airport, 70.53% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Narita International Airport from central Tokyo, it takes around 1 hour if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near NRT? If you're catching an early flight from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Reserve a hotel close to CMB if you have a late Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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.
Reserving your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the busiest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Colombo in April.
Lock in your flight from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Colombo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NRT to CMB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Moratuwa is just one of the many places in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Colombo. Around 18 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.