Travelling from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Colombo three hours 30 minutes behind Tokyo.
Flights from NRT to CMB start at 11:15 — the earliest with SriLankan Airlines. The last service of the day is at 11:20 with SriLankan Airlines. Overall, you can choose from four weekly Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NRT to CMB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as May, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
SriLankan Airlines has direct flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Colombo — and maybe even more of Sri Lanka if your schedule allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is SriLankan Airlines.
Among carriers operating NRT to CMB flights, SriLankan Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. These are the top stopovers between NRT and CMB:
Beijing Capital Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
R 3,648 is the best price for a one-way Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 8,035. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from NRT to CMB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
NRT's address is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Of all flights leaving Tokyo Narita Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Tokyo to Tokyo Narita Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to NRT:
Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
If you're arriving on a late Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CMB:
Grab a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car and discover Colombo and beyond with your own wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport about two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Colombo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport for March if you want to visit Colombo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NRT to CMB around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.