Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Colombo five hours 30 minutes ahead of Birmingham.
To ensure you catch your BHX to CMB flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BHX and CMB include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
Right now, R 5,743 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 12,003. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BHX to CMB, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Birmingham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham Airport, 72% land on time at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BHX:
Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
If you're getting in on a late Birmingham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CMB:
Pick up a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Colombo in March.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to CMB in January. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.