Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to CMB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORD and CMB:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight is 448 €. A return ticket right now is 858 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from ORD to CMB, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near ORD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
If you're landing on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near CMB:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt to explore Colombo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport about two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Colombo in March.
Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport for March if you want to explore Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to CMB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.