Flying from Colombo to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Manchester Airport (MAN) departing from here.
Manchester Airport is located in Manchester. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Colombo to MAN.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Colombo to MAN. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
CMB is roughly 32 kilometres from central Colombo. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Manchester Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
About Manchester Airport (MAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Manchester Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAN instead:
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
From Manchester Airport, Manchester is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 29 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Manchester Airport (MAN)
C$437 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Manchester Airport. Return flights start from C$937. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get flight tickets from Colombo to MAN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Colombo to Manchester Airport.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when the fares drop. Timing is key for finding flight tickets from Colombo to MAN.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Colombo to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Colombo to Manchester Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Manchester. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC. Book your flights from Colombo to MAN in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Colombo to Manchester Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Manchester
Start your Manchester trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Manchester Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Manchester Museum and Manchester Art Gallery are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Manchester travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The John Rylands Library.
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