Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Munich and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MUC to CMB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MUC and CMB include:
Kuwait International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight is R 3,955. A return fare right now is R 9,833. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from MUC to CMB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MUC to CMB.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to Franz Josef Strauss Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.34% of flights complete their journey on time.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near MUC:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you have a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options 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 and experience the lesser-explored corners of Colombo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Colombo. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Colombo. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MUC to CMB in January. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've done Colombo, now it's time to explore other parts of Sri Lanka. Journey about 18 kilometres south to Moratuwa to check off its popular sights. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another side of Sri Lanka, consider Jaffna, about 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are key reasons to visit.