Flying from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): What you need to know
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) jetting off from here.
Around 5 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport flight.
Hong Kong is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Hong Kong International Airport is located in Hong Kong, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. You can travel from CMB to HKG on Cathay Pacific's 12:45am flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Colombo to HKG.
Popular months like February or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart from this terminal.
When taking off from CMB, you can catch a direct flight from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport with Cathay Pacific.
Cathay Pacific is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from CMB to HKG.
Cathay Pacific is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Colombo to HKG. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
74% of flights that depart Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
About Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near HKG:
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
Central Hong Kong is around 32 kilometres from Hong Kong International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport is $265. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $600. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from Colombo to HKG, book your ticket two months ahead of your departure date.
July is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). February is the busiest month to visit Hong Kong. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in November.
Lock in a Colombo to HKG plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hong Kong to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Hong Kong
Start your Hong Kong trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Colombo to Hong Kong International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Hong Kong itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've done Hong Kong, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey around 113 kilometres northwest to Guangzhou to check off its popular sights. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Shantou is another sought-after destination in China and is around 306 kilometres northeast of Hong Kong. No journey is complete without dropping by Shantou Old Town, Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort.