Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Copenhagen and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your CPH to CMB flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between CPH and CMB:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight is RM975. A return ticket is currently RM2,431. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from CPH to CMB, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Copenhagen Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CPH to CMB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Copenhagen Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Copenhagen Airport, data shows 76.54% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Copenhagen Airport from central Copenhagen, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CPH? If you're catching an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Copenhagen Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and explore 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.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to central Colombo has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the most popular month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Colombo in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Copenhagen Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CPH to CMB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
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