Flying from Bucharest to Colombo: what you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Bucharest to Colombo.
Touch down at Colombo's major hub, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Bucharest to Colombo. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you have a passport from Romania, you will need an e-visa to visit Sri Lanka. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Bucharest to Colombo for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Bucharest to Colombo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Travelling from central Bucharest to OTP takes approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 34 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Bucharest to Colombo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
Arriving in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 39 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 16 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Bucharest to Colombo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RML instead:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Central Colombo is located around 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). After your flight from Bucharest to Colombo has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 39 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 31 minutes.
After your flight from Bucharest to Colombo, rest your head at a hotel near CMB. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Colombo
Currently, C$490 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Colombo. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,035. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Bucharest to Colombo, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Colombo
Before securing your flights from Bucharest to Colombo, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Colombo offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season means you'll get better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest to Colombo for March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Colombo to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Colombo, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are leading attractions which should feature on any good Colombo itinerary.
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