Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Durham.
To ensure you catch your RDU to CMB flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Many passengers pass through London Heathrow Airport when flying between RDU and CMB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
Currently, 513 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.094 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to CMB, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from RDU to CMB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights that leave from Raleigh / Durham Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Pick up a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Colombo. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Colombo in March.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to CMB around that time if you like cooler conditions.