Travelling from Seattle to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): What you need to know
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is located in Colombo. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Seattle.
Your flight from Seattle to CMB won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Seattle to CMB departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SEA land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
PAE is about 40 kilometres from central Seattle. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to CMB flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Seattle Paine Field International Airport:
Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as planned.
About Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Consider booking a hotel near CMB if you have a late flight from Seattle to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Seattle to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is RM1,479. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM3,440. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to CMB. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Seattle to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. November is the quietest month to visit Colombo. February is when most people book flights from Seattle to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Seattle to CMB plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport in January when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Colombo
Start your Colombo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Colombo when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Mount Lavinia Beach followed by Sri Gangaramaya and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've seen Colombo, now it's time to discover other corners of Sri Lanka. Travel about 209 kilometres northeast to Trincomalee to tick off its leading sights. From Nilaveli Beach to Sea View Point and Koneswaram Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
Travel 209 kilometres east from Colombo and you'll reach Kalmunai, another favourite among visitors to Sri Lanka. Don't leave without exploring Jamia Jummah Masjid (Kalmunai Town Red Mosque) and Kannaki Amman Kovil.