Travelling from Colombo to Paris: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Paris departing from here.
Paris has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Touch down at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Around 11 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Colombo to Paris flight.
Leave enough time to catch your Colombo to Paris flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Paris
R 4,194 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Paris. A return flight starts from R 9,900. These fares may change depending on availability.
To score cheap Colombo to Paris flights, reserve your trip two months before your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Colombo to Paris is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Colombo to Paris, you can leave from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Get from CMB to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in one seamless journey.
Look out for deals with SriLankan Airlines. This carrier offers direct Colombo to Paris plane tickets out of CMB.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing Colombo to Paris flights departing from Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Colombo to CMB takes around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Colombo to Paris? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport:
When it comes to Bandaranaike International Airport's on-time performance, 75.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is approximately 23 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Colombo to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Follow your own route with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and chase adventure across Paris and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks in advance of your Colombo to Paris flight.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is located around 14 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). As soon as your flight from Colombo to Paris has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 55 minutes or so.
After your flight from Colombo to Paris, tuck yourself in at a hotel near ORY. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Paris Orly Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at ORY can help you lock in a better rate.
The address for Paris Orly Airport is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is around 72 kilometres from central Paris. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Colombo to Paris.
Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near BVA after your Colombo to Paris flight. Recover from a day of travel or just give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Start your journey without stressing over how to get to your destination with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with trusted names here like Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
If you're searching for a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from BVA about three weeks ahead of your flight from Colombo to Paris. This gives you a higher chance of getting your preferred car, as well as a better rate.
Beauvais-Tille Airport can be found at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
January is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Paris, while June is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Paris based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Colombo to Paris ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Colombo to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Paris right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Paris:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are just two of the top attractions to add to your Paris itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Travel about 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to tick off its top attractions. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nantes is another sought-after destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without visiting Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.