Flying from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Stockholm and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your ARN to CMB flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ARN and CMB:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
$578 is the lowest price for a one-way Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Return flights start from $745. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ARN to CMB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ARN to CMB.
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Handy information about Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Of all flights departing from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, 73.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Stockholm Arlanda Airport from central Stockholm, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ARN? If you're catching an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're coming in on a late Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CMB:
Get your adventure underway 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.
Booking your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to the centre of Colombo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the most popular month for flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Colombo in April.
Lock in your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you'd like to explore 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 ARN to CMB sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered. About 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a trip to Moratuwa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.