Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo is two hours 30 minutes behind Perth and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your PER to CMB flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PER and CMB include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
$311 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Perth Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. A return flight starts from $675. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from PER to CMB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Perth Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Perth Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
74% of flights that leave from Perth Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Perth to Perth Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Perth Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PER:
Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
If you're getting in on a late Perth Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near CMB:
Grab a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car and discover Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
From Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Perth Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Colombo in March.
Book your flight from Perth Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport for March if you'd like to visit Colombo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PER to CMB sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.