Flying from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Beirut.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your BEY to CMB flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BEY and CMB:
Dubai Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Right now, C$391 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$803. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BEY to CMB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Of the flights that depart from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, 76.7% land on time at their destination.
Central Beirut to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Booked an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BEY:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're coming in on a late Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near CMB:
Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks before travelling.
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 around 40 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Colombo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to explore Colombo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BEY to CMB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Moratuwa is just one of the many places in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored after you've seen Colombo. Around 18 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. No visit is complete without checking out Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.