Flying from Stockholm to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Stockholm to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Check out your options for leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Colombo is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Stockholm. Bandaranaike International Airport is located in Colombo, which runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Stockholm to CMB.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Stockholm to CMB leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Stockholm to ARN takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Stockholm to Bandaranaike International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, 73.1% touch down on time at their destination.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Stockholm to BMA in about 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Stockholm to CMB flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Bromma Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Bromma Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 57.41%.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
NYO is roughly 105 kilometres from central Stockholm. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Early departures from Stockholm Skavsta Airport are easier when you stay in a nearby hotel. Get a step ahead by checking in to Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport the day before your Stockholm to Bandaranaike International Airport flight.
With 80.46% of its departing flights arriving as planned, NYO is a reliable starting point for your journey.
About Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Stockholm to Bandaranaike International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CMB:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt to explore Colombo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Stockholm to Bandaranaike International Airport flight.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to the centre of Colombo is about 27 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Bandaranaike International Airport is R 6,531. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,043. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Stockholm to CMB. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Stockholm to Bandaranaike International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Stockholm to CMB.
Find an affordable flight from Stockholm to Bandaranaike International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Stockholm to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Colombo. August is when most people book flights from Stockholm to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Stockholm to CMB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Stockholm to Bandaranaike International Airport in January when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Colombo
After booking your flight from Stockholm to Bandaranaike International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colombo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Mt Lavinia Beach, Elephant House and Sri Gangaramaya are major attractions which should be on every Colombo itinerary.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've done Colombo, now it's time to discover other parts of Sri Lanka. Journey around 209 kilometres north-east to Trincomalee to tick off its leading attractions. From Nilaveli Beach to Sea View Point and Uppuveli, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Kalmunai is another sought-after destination in Sri Lanka and is around 209 kilometres east of Colombo. No journey is complete without a visit to Jamia Jummah Masjid (Kalmunai Town Red Mosque), Green Field Aasath Park and Iyanar Kovil.
