Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Buffalo, where Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located. Colombo operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from BUF to Colombo, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a peak month like August, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like summer and spring break.
If you hold a passport from United States, you will need an e-visa to enter Sri Lanka. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Colombo for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
BUF is about 18 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to BUF? If you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Colombo, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Colombo
C$822 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Colombo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,565. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BUF to Colombo if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Colombo is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to show the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is approximately 16 kilometres. It takes around 39 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 16 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Colombo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near RML:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Colombo, it'll take you around 39 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour and 31 minutes.
After your flight from BUF to Colombo, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CMB. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Colombo
Before booking your flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Colombo, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Colombo offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Colombo in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap flights from BUF to Colombo sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Colombo
After locking in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Colombo, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:
Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Colombo travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Viharamahadevi Park.
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