Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Catania and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your CTA to CMB flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CTA and CMB include:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
At the moment, RM1,734 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM2,857. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CTA to CMB if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from CTA to CMB is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
68.69% of flights taking off from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Catania. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CTA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Reserve a hotel close to CMB if you have a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and find adventure across Colombo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Colombo. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CTA to CMB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've done Colombo, now it's time to discover other parts of Sri Lanka. Travel about 18 kilometres south to Moratuwa to tick off its top sights. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Sri Lanka, head for Jaffna, roughly 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are key highlights.