Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Bangkok is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Take your pick of eight weekly Bandaranaike International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flights. The 22:35 departure with Thai AirAsia is the earliest you can take. Thai AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 23:15.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CMB to DMK flight.
During popular months like February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Thai AirAsia offers direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Bangkok — and maybe even more of Thailand if time allows.
Thai AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Thai AirAsia ranks as the leading on-time carrier for CMB to DMK flights, with 85.25% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CMB and DMK include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Cochin International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
$220 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flight. Return flights start at $389. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CMB to DMK.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
75.71% of flights that take off from Bandaranaike International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near CMB:
Arriving at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bandaranaike International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DMK instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and explore beyond Bangkok's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Don Mueang International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to central Bangkok
From Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Bangkok. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CMB to DMK in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Bangkok, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Travel about 467 kilometres north-east to Udon Thani to check off its top attractions. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok, Chon Buri is another favourite stop in Thailand. No visit is complete without checking out Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.