Flying from Colombo to Moscow: what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Moscow departing from here.
Moscow has a number of airports you can fly into. Come in for landing at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Book a direct Colombo to Moscow flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours.
Leave enough time to get on your Colombo to Moscow flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Moscow
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Colombo to Moscow flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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Flying from Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing Colombo to Moscow flights departing from Bandaranaike International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Moscow, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
75.71% of flights that depart Bandaranaike International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to central Moscow takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Moscow, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SVO:
Best time to go to Moscow
July is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Moscow. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Moscow in February.
When booking your Colombo to Moscow tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Moscow, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Colombo to Moscow in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Russia
Moscow has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Russia waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres east of Moscow, a visit to Nizhniy Novgorod will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Voronezh is another sought-after destination in Russia and is around 467 kilometres south of Moscow. No trip is complete without experiencing Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
