Travelling from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Colombo five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Your AVV to CMB flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd love to check out a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Avalon Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a well-known stop between AVV and CMB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
R 5,347 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Avalon Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 13,271. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from AVV to CMB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Avalon Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from AVV to CMB.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Avalon Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart AVV arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you want somewhere to stay before your flight from Avalon Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, check out Corio Bay Motel. It's a short drive from AVV.
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're coming in on a late Avalon Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near CMB:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt to explore Colombo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Avalon Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Colombo. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Avalon Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AVV to CMB around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka just waiting to be discovered. Around 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a trip to Moratuwa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Sri Lanka, consider Jaffna, about 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are among the biggest draws.
