Travelling from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Denver and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your DEN to CMB flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Denver International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DEN and CMB:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
The address for DEN is 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Denver International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart DEN arrive at their destination on time.
Denver International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Denver. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
If you're landing on a late Denver International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CMB:
Go where the road takes you with a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and find adventure across Colombo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
From Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
The quietest month for a flight from Denver International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Colombo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Denver International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DEN to CMB in January. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.