Travelling from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 40 minutes.
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Colombo two hours 30 minutes behind Hong Kong.
Choose from seven weekly Hong Kong Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flights. The 20:05 departure with Cathay Pacific is the earliest available. Cathay Pacific operates the latest service of the day at 20:35.
To ensure you catch your HKG to CMB flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Colombo (and then exploring more of Sri Lanka!) is a breeze with Cathay Pacific. This popular airline offers direct flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.
Cathay Pacific is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 78.33% of services arriving as scheduled, Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier operating HKG to CMB flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HKG and CMB include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kunming Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Handy information about Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hong Kong Intl Airport, data shows 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Hong Kong Intl Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to HKG:
Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
If you have a late Hong Kong Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near CMB:
Follow your own route with a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and see more of Colombo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to central Colombo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Colombo. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HKG to CMB around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.



