Flying from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is eight hours ahead of St John's.
Your YYT to CMB flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way St. John's International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight is R 13,224. A return fare is currently R 28,711. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from YYT to CMB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from St. John's International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from YYT to CMB.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from St. John's International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about St. John's International Airport (YYT)
62.67% of flights departing from St. John's International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to St. John's International Airport from central St John's, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to YYT? If you're boarding an early flight from St. John's International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a St. John's International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt to explore Colombo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
From Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The quietest month for a flight from St. John's International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Colombo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from St. John's International 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).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YYT to CMB around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Moratuwa is just one of the many places in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored after you've experienced Colombo. Around 18 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Sri Lanka, head for Jaffna, roughly 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are highlights.
