Traveling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to break up your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. Popular stopovers on the IAH - CMB route include:
Dubai Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
C$806 is the best price for a one-way ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,642. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap flight tickets from IAH to CMB, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Traveling from central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport takes about 49 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a convenient hotel near IAH? If you're on an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're on a late flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CMB:
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 on public transport takes around 1 hour and 31 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Colombo. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to explore Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from IAH to CMB sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Colombo
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best stays in Colombo right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from IAH to CMB:
Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Colombo travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Viharamahadevi Park.
Complete your Colombo trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Bandaranaike International Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Colombo.