Traveling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight from Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To see all your options, just uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a top stopover on the CBR to CMB route.
Before organizing your cheap ticket from CBR to CMB, check whether you need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. Visa and travel document requirements may differ and are updated often. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
C$587 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. A return flight starts at C$1,176. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from CBR to CMB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flight tickets from Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time checking for cheap flight tickets from CBR to CMB every day.
Use filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
Canberra Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Canberra. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 14 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 6 minutes.
After a handy hotel close to CBR? If you're boarding an early flight from Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the center of Colombo. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 39 minutes.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The quietest month for a flight from Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Colombo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to go to Colombo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CBR to CMB in January. Average temperatures are between 22ºC and 32ºC then.
More about Colombo
As soon as you've booked your flights from CBR to CMB, you'll need to find a place to stay in Colombo. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are popular attractions which should be on every Colombo itinerary.
Complete your Colombo trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Bandaranaike International Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Colombo getaway.
