Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Colombo nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Montreal.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your YUL to CMB flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
At the moment, 473 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.094 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YUL to CMB, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
64.89% of flights that depart Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to YUL:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Grab 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 well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Colombo. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YUL to CMB around that time if you like cooler conditions.
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