Flying from Colombo to Rome: what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Rome departing from here.
When it comes to landing in Rome, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the primary gateways.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Colombo to Rome. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll need an embassy visa for Italy if you hold a passport from Sri Lanka and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you lock in those cheap flights from Colombo to Rome, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
Flying from Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Colombo to Rome leaving from Bandaranaike International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 39 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Colombo to Rome? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport:
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is approximately 32 kilometres. It takes around 39 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 51 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Colombo to Rome. Book one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rome. Once you've hopped off your flight from Colombo to Rome, expect a drive time of approximately 42 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
After your flight from Colombo to Rome, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CIA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Rome
C$388 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Rome. A return flight starts at C$772. These prices may change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap flights from Colombo to Rome. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
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Best time to go to Rome
August is the most popular month for flights from Colombo to Rome. To skip the crowds, visit Rome in February.
Before locking in your flight from Colombo to Rome, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Rome, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flights from Colombo to Rome sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rome
After booking your flight from Colombo to Rome, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Rome must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Roman Forum.
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