Traveling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Traveling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the popular stopovers between NCE and CMB:
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Sri Lanka, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from NCE to CMB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
C$565 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Return flights start from C$991. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from NCE to CMB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap flight tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Cote D'Azur Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Nice. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 13 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 42 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near NCE? If you're boarding an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CMB:
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to central Colombo is around 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 31 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Colombo in April.
Lock in your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to visit Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from NCE to CMB sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Colombo
After locking in your flights from NCE to CMB, you'll need to find a place to stay in Colombo. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Colombo to-do list. 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 on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Colombo.
