Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the LIS - CMB route include:
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from LIS to CMB, check if you need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated frequently. To get the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
C$560 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. A return flight starts from C$986. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from LIS to CMB, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flight tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The journey from central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport takes approximately 59 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel close to LIS? If you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CMB:
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to the center of Colombo is around 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes around 1 hour and 31 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Colombo in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from LIS to CMB sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Colombo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Colombo right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from LIS to CMB:
There are so many things to discover 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 any well-planned Colombo itinerary.
Complete your Colombo trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Bandaranaike International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Colombo.